My primary HIV specialist dismisses anything alternative. Even though, Carnitor has a D.I.N. and is only available by prescription here in Canada. I did get a prescription from my family physician but Atlantic Blue Cross Care refused to provide coverage and my HIV specialist was not the least bit supportive in terms of advocating on my behalf. He compared my interest in Carnitor to that of asking for medical marijuana. Any advise proffered would be most appreciated.
Mitochondrial toxicity is one of the class warnings for side effects for nucleoside analog RTIs.
Some small research studies have suggested pain relief from peripheral neuropathy and a reduction in losses of CD4 cells using 0.5 to 6 grams per day through intramuscular injection or IV administration. No significant side effects were noted in these studies that ranged from a few days to a few months long. It could end up being an important adjunctive therapy in the prevention and treatment of side effects related to carnitine deficiency, HIV disease, and antiretroviral treatments. Experts appearing on this page are independent and are solely responsible for editing and fact-checking their material. Neither The Body nor any sponsor is the publisher or speaker of posted visitors' questions or the experts' material.