Motrin and Carnitor drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Motrin (ibuprofen) and Carnitor (levocarnitine). Common drug interactions include vomiting among females and alanine aminotransferase increased among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Motrin and Carnitor. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Motrin?

Motrin has active ingredients of ibuprofen. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 38,332 Motrin users. Check the latest studies of Motrin.

What is Carnitor?

Carnitor has active ingredients of levocarnitine. eHealthMe is studying from 894 Carnitor users. Check the latest studies of Carnitor.



On Jul, 17, 2026

19 people who take Motrin and Carnitor together, and have interactions are studied.

Motrin and Carnitor drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Motrin and Carnitor, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Vomiting
  2. Petechiae (a small red or purple spot caused by bleeding into the skin)
  3. Abdominal pain upper
  4. Anxiety
  5. Depression
  6. Diarrhoea
  7. Fall
  8. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body)
  9. Gastroenteritis viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection)
  10. Head injury

male:

  1. Alanine aminotransferase increased
  2. Aspartate aminotransferase increased
  3. Anaphylactoid reaction (type of anaphylaxis that does not involve an allergic reaction but is due to direct mast cell degranulation)
  4. Chest discomfort
  5. Cough
  6. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  7. Induration (thickening of tissue)
  8. Infusion site pruritus (severe itching at infusion site)
  9. Infusion site urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin at infusion site)
  10. Pneumonia aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree)

What are the common drug interactions of Motrin and Carnitor, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

  1. Alanine aminotransferase increased
  2. Aspartate aminotransferase increased
  3. Blood creatinine decreased
  4. Blood iron decreased
  5. Blood urea increased
  6. Constipation
  7. Fall
  8. Vitamin b12 increased
  9. Cough
  10. Flatulence (flatus expelled through the anus)

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

  1. Chest discomfort
  2. Cough
  3. Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
  4. Induration (thickening of tissue)
  5. Infusion site pruritus (severe itching at infusion site)
  6. Infusion site urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin at infusion site)
  7. Pneumonia aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree)
  8. Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely)
  9. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath)

30-39:

  1. Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle)
  2. Rhabdomyolysis (a condition in which damaged skeletal muscle tissue breaks down)

40-49:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Depression
  3. Fibromyalgia (a long-term condition which causes pain all over the body)
  4. Gastroenteritis viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection)
  5. Hyperammonaemia
  6. Hypokalaemia (low potassium)
  7. Mental status changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation)
  8. Metabolic encephalopathy (disorder or disease of the brain due to the body's disability to use energy)
  9. Vomiting

50-59:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Aptyalism (deficiency or absence of saliva)
  3. Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
  4. Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
  5. Renal impairment (severely reduced kidney function)
  6. Asthenia (weakness)
  7. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  8. Dry mouth
  9. Dyspepsia (indigestion)
  10. Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 4 people, 21.05%
  2. Fever: 4 people, 21.05%
  3. Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 4 people, 21.05%
  4. Nausea And Vomiting: 4 people, 21.05%
  5. Constipation: 3 people, 15.79%
  6. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 10.53%
  7. Growth Hormone Deficiency: 2 people, 10.53%
  8. Weakness: 2 people, 10.53%
  9. Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (epilepsy characterized by frequent seizures and different seizure types): 2 people, 10.53%
  10. Loss Of Consciousness: 2 people, 10.53%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ibuprofen and levocarnitine (the active ingredients of Motrin and Carnitor, respectively), and Motrin and Carnitor (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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