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L-Carnitine

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Offline Sharmin

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L-Carnitine
« on: May 07, 2008, 02:37:12 AM »
Andy,

Is L-Carnitine important for thal majors?  If so, what would be a good dose for a 25.5Kg child?  I'm not sure if any other the other thals are on it.

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Sharmin
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Offline Andy Battaglia

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Re: L-Carnitine
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2008, 03:02:59 AM »
Hi Sharmin,

We have a thread on L-carnitine at http://www.thalassemiapatientsandfriends.com/index.php?topic=892.0;highlight=l-carnitine

It is often recommended since it extended the life of transfused red blood cells.

He can safely take up to 250 mg daily.
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Re: L-Carnitine
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2008, 03:33:31 AM »
Thanks Andy,
This should be really helpful, silly me I was actually involved in that post  :biggrin

I guess there is so much info that I forget... :whaat :whaat

Andy, maybe this can be helpful to Zaini when her daughter is feeling lethargic before transfusions - as is the case with most thals when they are low. 

Sharmin
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