Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate is a dietary supplement by Life Extension with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and cognitive support, nerve pain (neuropathy), energy and fatigue.Based on those ingredients, 203 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate by Life Extension
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains 2 active ingredients: Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride and ArginoCarn Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate Dihydrochloride. Both are forms of acetyl-L-carnitine, a compound that plays a role in how your cells produce energy and manage neurotransmitters like serotonin.
The remaining ingredients are inactive — vegetable cellulose, rice flour, ascorbyl palmitate, and silica — which help hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Acetyl-L-carnitine is rated as possibly effective for age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer disease, alcohol use disorder, diabetic neuropathy, and depression, based on the evidence we hold. That means there's some research backing these uses, but the evidence isn't conclusive.
If you're considering this product for one of these reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it makes sense for you and what else might help.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Short-term, acetyl-L-carnitine is generally well tolerated. Long-term safety hasn't been fully established, so keep that in mind if you're thinking of taking it for months.
The most common side effects are agitation, dry mouth, headache, insomnia, and reduced appetite. Some people also report nausea, vomiting, or digestive upset, though these don't happen more often than they do with placebo.
One unusual side effect: a metabolite of acetyl-L-carnitine can cause a fishy odor in urine, breath, and sweat. Pregnancy safety data isn't on file for this ingredient, so avoid it in pregnancy unless your doctor advises otherwise.
For breastfeeding, safety is unknown — it's best to avoid it unless your doctor says it's okay.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this product, check if you use serotonergic drugs like antidepressants (SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclics) — risk of serotonin syndrome is Moderate. Also check blood thinners (warfarin, acenocoumarol) — this product may increase their effect (Moderate severity).
Finally, if you take thyroid hormone replacement, acetyl-L-carnitine might weaken it (Moderate severity). Run your complete medication list through the checker below.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate is worth considering if you're looking to support brain health or manage cognitive decline, and if you don't take serotonergic drugs, blood thinners, or thyroid hormone. If you're on any of those, or any other prescription medication, check your exact drugs with the tool on this page before starting.
Long-term safety isn't fully known, so talk with your pharmacist about how long you plan to use it and whether it fits your health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 22, 2016.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Life Extension |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 737870187493 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 22, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 64800 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate by Life Extension, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride | 300 mg | -- |
| ArginoCarn Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate Dihydrochloride | 320 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Flour, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica
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General Statements
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Advanced cognitive catalyst
To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: Take one (1) capsule three times daily, preferably on an empty stomach, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. This product can be taken in divided doses or all at once.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Warnings: - Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not exceed recommended dose. - Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
- When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General
Q01874A
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Non-GMO
Brand IP Statement(s)
ArginoCarn is a registered trademark of sigma-tau HealthScience USA, Inc. and is protected by U.S. production patent 6,703,042 and worldwide production patent EP1202956.
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Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate by Life Extension label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate by Life Extension
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride
Interacts with203 drugs
Acetyl-L-carnitine is a form of the amino acid carnitine that the body uses to help produce energy in cells. It is most studied for nerve pain and mem...
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride monograph & interactionsArginoCarn Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate Dihydrochloride
Interacts with203 drugs
Acetyl-L-carnitine is a form of the amino acid carnitine that the body uses to help produce energy in cells. It is most studied for nerve pain and mem...
ArginoCarn Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate Dihydrochloride monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Rice Flour, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate by Life Extension Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate by Life Extension does interact with several common medications.
The most serious concern is with serotonergic drugs (antidepressants like SSRIs, SNRIs, and others that raise serotonin) — the product may increase the risk of serotonin syndrome and related blood-vessel problems. This is a Moderate-severity interaction.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
You'll also want to check if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants). Acetyl-L-carnitine may boost the effects of warfarin and acenocoumarol, which means your bleeding risk could go up.
Both are Moderate-severity interactions.
One more to watch: thyroid hormone replacement. Acetyl-L-carnitine might reduce how well your thyroid medication works, since the ingredient appears to block thyroid hormone from entering your cells.
This is also Moderate severity.
Altogether, these interactions span 203 individual medications. Use the medication checker below to look up your exact drugs before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate interact with 203 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 2 ingredients in Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride
AcenocoumarolSintrom
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Arginocarn Acetyl-l-carnitine Arginate DihydrochlorideAcenocoumarol (sintrom) Moderate
Interaction Summary
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Arginocarn Acetyl-l-carnitine Arginate DihydrochlorideSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Arginocarn Acetyl-l-carnitine Arginate DihydrochlorideSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
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Arginocarn Acetyl-l-carnitine Arginate DihydrochlorideSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Arginocarn Acetyl-l-carnitine Arginate DihydrochlorideSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, acetyl-L-carnitine might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders, when taken with serotonergic drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, acetyl-L-carnitine might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders, when taken with serotonergic drugs.
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Interaction Summary
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, acetyl-L-carnitine might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders, when taken with serotonergic drugs.
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Arginocarn Acetyl-l-carnitine Arginate DihydrochlorideSerotonergic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, acetyl-L-carnitine might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders, when taken with serotonergic drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, acetyl-L-carnitine might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders, when taken with serotonergic drugs.
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Interaction Summary
Theoretically, acetyl-L-carnitine might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders, when taken with serotonergic drugs.
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Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride
Acenocoumarol (Sintrom)
Theoretically, acetyl-L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol.
L-carnitine, the parent compound of acetyl-L-carnitine, might enhance the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol, an oral anticoagulant that is similar to warfarin, but shorter-acting. There are at least two case reports of INR elevation when L-carnitine was taken with acenocoumarol. In one case, a 33-year-old male with a previously stable INR had an elevated INR of 4.65 after L-carnitine was started and continued for 10 weeks. INR normalized after discontinuation of the L-carnitine-containing product. It is unclear if such an interaction would also occur with acetyl-L-carnitine.
Serotonergic Drugs
Theoretically, acetyl-L-carnitine might increase the risk of serotonergic side effects, including serotonin syndrome and cerebral vasoconstrictive disorders, when taken with serotonergic drugs.
Animal research shows that acetyl-L-carnitine can increase levels of serotonin in the brain.
Thyroid Hormone
Theoretically, acetyl-L-carnitine might decrease the effectiveness of thyroid hormone replacement.
L-carnitine appears to act as a peripheral thyroid hormone antagonist by inhibiting entry of thyroid hormone into the nucleus of cells. Taking L-carnitine also seems to diminish some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. It is unclear if such an interaction would occur with acetyl-L-carnitine.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, acetyl-L-carnitine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
L-carnitine, the parent compound of acetyl-L-carnitine, might increase the anticoagulant effects of acenocoumarol, a shorter-acting oral anticoagulant similar to warfarin. There is not enough information to know whether this interaction occurs with acetyl-L-carnitine and warfarin.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Acetyl-L-Carnitine Arginate, from the product label.
Life Extension
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- Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
- City
- Ft. Lauderdale
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33309
- Phone Number
- 1-866-280-2852
- Web Address
- LifeExtension.com
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The 22 references behind this product’s interaction data
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Acetyl-l-carnitine 22 references
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