Acetylcarnitine and Muscle aches - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Muscle aches is reported as a side effect among people who take Acetylcarnitine (acetyl - l - carnitine), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Simvastatin, and have High blood cholesterol.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Muscle aches when taking Acetylcarnitine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 413 people who have side effects when taking Acetylcarnitine from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Acetylcarnitine?

Acetylcarnitine has active ingredients of acetyl - l - carnitine. eHealthMe is studying from 418 Acetylcarnitine users. Check the latest studies of Acetylcarnitine.

What is Muscle aches?

Muscle aches (muscle pain) is found to be associated with 2,723 drugs and 3,748 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Muscle aches.

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On Sep, 03, 2026

413 people reported to have side effects when taking Acetylcarnitine.
Among them, 35 people (8.47%) have Muscle aches.

Could Acetylcarnitine cause Muscle aches?

Among these 35 people:

What is the gender of people who have Muscle aches when taking Acetylcarnitine? *

female: 25.71 %
male: 74.29 %

What is the age of people who have Muscle aches when taking Acetylcarnitine? *

What are other drugs people take besides Acetylcarnitine? *

What are other side effects people have besides Muscle aches? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 29 people, 82.86%
Gait Disturbance: 27 people, 77.14%
Joint Pain: 26 people, 74.29%
Depression: 25 people, 71.43%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 24 people, 68.57%
Chest Pain: 24 people, 68.57%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 24 people, 68.57%
Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect): 24 people, 68.57%
Aortic Valve Incompetence: 23 people, 65.71%
Loose Tooth: 23 people, 65.71%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 26 people, 74.29%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 25 people, 71.43%
Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp): 23 people, 65.71%
Diarrhea: 23 people, 65.71%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 23 people, 65.71%
Joint Pain: 23 people, 65.71%
Mood Swings (an extreme or rapid change in mood): 23 people, 65.71%
High Blood Pressure: 23 people, 65.71%
Blood Triglycerides Decreased: 18 people, 51.43%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 18 people, 51.43%

* 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 acetyl - l - carnitine (the active ingredients of Acetylcarnitine) and Acetylcarnitine (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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