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carnitine and Bipolar Disorder

carnitine has been researched along with Bipolar Disorder in 11 studies

Bipolar Disorder: A major affective disorder marked by severe mood swings (manic or major depressive episodes) and a tendency to remission and recurrence.

Research Excerpts

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"l-carnitine had no effect on mean weight loss compared with placebo (-1."9.12Carnitine does not improve weight loss outcomes in valproate-treated bipolar patients consuming an energy-restricted, low-fat diet. ( Elmslie, JL; Hunt, PJ; Joyce, PR; Mann, JI; Porter, RJ, 2006)
"Resolution of hyperammonemia caused by Valproic acid therapy may be enhanced with the administration of L-carnitine."8.95Sudden valproate-induced hyperammonemia managed with L-carnitine in a medically healthy bipolar patient: Essential review of the literature and case report. ( Ballabio, M; Cattaneo, CI; D'Innella, P; Fornaro, M; Ressico, F; Valsesia, R, 2017)
"These findings suggest that carnitine deficiency is associated with the VPA dose and the serum VPA level in patients with bipolar disorder."7.96Association Between the Serum Carnitine Level and Ammonia and Valproic Acid Levels in Patients with Bipolar Disorder. ( Ishioka, M; Kubo, K; Miyazaki, K; Nakagami, T; Shimoda, K; Sugawara, N; Tarakita, N; Yasui-Furukori, N; Yokoyama, S, 2020)
"We sought to compare serum carnitine levels and clinical correlates between stable outpatients and acutely hospitalised individuals with diagnoses of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia."7.83Comparison of serum carnitine levels and clinical correlates between outpatients and acutely hospitalised individuals with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia: A cross-sectional study. ( Abramson, RK; Breen, RJ; Cuturic, M; Edwards, AC; Levy, EE, 2016)
"Valproic acid, a branched short-chain fatty acid, has numerous action mechanisms which turn it into a broad spectrum anticonvulsant drug and make its use possible in some other pathologies such as bipolar disorder."7.80Hyperammonemia associated with valproic acid concentrations. ( Alvariza, S; Fagiolino, P; Guevara, N; Ibarra, M; Magallanes, L; Maldonado, C; Olano, I; Olmos, I; Vázquez, M, 2014)
" Three groups of patients were studied: (A) epileptic under phenytoin monotherapy (n = 31); (B) with bipolar disorder under valproic acid treatment (n = 28); (C) elderly (n = 41)."5.22Carnitine and/or Acetylcarnitine Deficiency as a Cause of Higher Levels of Ammonia. ( Fagiolino, P; González, R; Guevara, N; Maldonado, C; Queijo, C; Vázquez, M, 2016)
"l-carnitine had no effect on mean weight loss compared with placebo (-1."5.12Carnitine does not improve weight loss outcomes in valproate-treated bipolar patients consuming an energy-restricted, low-fat diet. ( Elmslie, JL; Hunt, PJ; Joyce, PR; Mann, JI; Porter, RJ, 2006)
"Resolution of hyperammonemia caused by Valproic acid therapy may be enhanced with the administration of L-carnitine."4.95Sudden valproate-induced hyperammonemia managed with L-carnitine in a medically healthy bipolar patient: Essential review of the literature and case report. ( Ballabio, M; Cattaneo, CI; D'Innella, P; Fornaro, M; Ressico, F; Valsesia, R, 2017)
"Valproic acid is approved for treatment of seizures and manic episodes of bipolar disorder, and continues to be one of the most commonly prescribed antiepileptic drugs in the world."4.90Evidence for a potential protective effect of carnitine-pantothenic acid co-treatment on valproic acid-induced hepatotoxicity. ( Felker, D; Johnson, DE; Lynn, A; Wang, S, 2014)
"These findings suggest that carnitine deficiency is associated with the VPA dose and the serum VPA level in patients with bipolar disorder."3.96Association Between the Serum Carnitine Level and Ammonia and Valproic Acid Levels in Patients with Bipolar Disorder. ( Ishioka, M; Kubo, K; Miyazaki, K; Nakagami, T; Shimoda, K; Sugawara, N; Tarakita, N; Yasui-Furukori, N; Yokoyama, S, 2020)
"We sought to compare serum carnitine levels and clinical correlates between stable outpatients and acutely hospitalised individuals with diagnoses of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia."3.83Comparison of serum carnitine levels and clinical correlates between outpatients and acutely hospitalised individuals with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia: A cross-sectional study. ( Abramson, RK; Breen, RJ; Cuturic, M; Edwards, AC; Levy, EE, 2016)
"Valproic acid, a branched short-chain fatty acid, has numerous action mechanisms which turn it into a broad spectrum anticonvulsant drug and make its use possible in some other pathologies such as bipolar disorder."3.80Hyperammonemia associated with valproic acid concentrations. ( Alvariza, S; Fagiolino, P; Guevara, N; Ibarra, M; Magallanes, L; Maldonado, C; Olano, I; Olmos, I; Vázquez, M, 2014)

Research

Studies (11)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (9.09)18.2507
2000's2 (18.18)29.6817
2010's7 (63.64)24.3611
2020's1 (9.09)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Yokoyama, S1
Yasui-Furukori, N1
Nakagami, T1
Miyazaki, K1
Ishioka, M1
Tarakita, N1
Kubo, K1
Sugawara, N1
Shimoda, K1
Cattaneo, CI1
Ressico, F1
Valsesia, R1
D'Innella, P1
Ballabio, M1
Fornaro, M1
Costa, AC1
Joaquim, HPG1
Talib, LL1
Serpa, MH1
Zanetti, MV1
Gattaz, WF1
Felker, D1
Lynn, A1
Wang, S1
Johnson, DE1
Vázquez, M2
Fagiolino, P2
Maldonado, C2
Olmos, I1
Ibarra, M1
Alvariza, S1
Guevara, N2
Magallanes, L1
Olano, I1
Queijo, C1
González, R1
Cuturic, M1
Abramson, RK1
Breen, RJ1
Edwards, AC1
Levy, EE1
Prohaska, ES1
Muzyk, AJ1
Rivelli, SK1
Elmslie, JL1
Porter, RJ1
Joyce, PR1
Hunt, PJ1
Mann, JI1
Carr, RB1
Shrewsbury, K1
Raby, WN1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
PSG in Valproate-induced Nocturnal Enuresis in Children[NCT04191863]260 participants (Actual)Observational2018-09-01Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

3 reviews available for carnitine and Bipolar Disorder

ArticleYear
Sudden valproate-induced hyperammonemia managed with L-carnitine in a medically healthy bipolar patient: Essential review of the literature and case report.
    Medicine, 2017, Volume: 96, Issue:39

    Topics: Adult; Antimanic Agents; Bipolar Disorder; Carnitine; Humans; Hyperammonemia; Male; Substance-Relate

2017
Evidence for a potential protective effect of carnitine-pantothenic acid co-treatment on valproic acid-induced hepatotoxicity.
    Expert review of clinical pharmacology, 2014, Volume: 7, Issue:2

    Topics: Animals; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Carnitine; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Child

2014
Hyperammonemia due to valproic acid in the psychiatric setting.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 2007, Volume: 164, Issue:7

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Bipolar Disorder; Carnitine; Child; Female; Humans; Hyperammonemia; Liver; Middle Aged;

2007

Trials

2 trials available for carnitine and Bipolar Disorder

ArticleYear
Carnitine and/or Acetylcarnitine Deficiency as a Cause of Higher Levels of Ammonia.
    BioMed research international, 2016, Volume: 2016

    Topics: Acetylcarnitine; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Ammonia; Bipolar Disorder; Carnitine; E

2016
Carnitine does not improve weight loss outcomes in valproate-treated bipolar patients consuming an energy-restricted, low-fat diet.
    Bipolar disorders, 2006, Volume: 8, Issue:5 Pt 1

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Body Mass Index; Carnitine; Diet, Fat-Restricted; Diet, Re

2006

Other Studies

6 other studies available for carnitine and Bipolar Disorder

ArticleYear
Association Between the Serum Carnitine Level and Ammonia and Valproic Acid Levels in Patients with Bipolar Disorder.
    Therapeutic drug monitoring, 2020, Volume: 42, Issue:5

    Topics: Ammonia; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Carnitine; Epilepsy; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged;

2020
Plasma metabolites in first episode psychoses.
    Schizophrenia research, 2019, Volume: 206

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Biomarkers; Bipolar Disorder; Carnitine; Female; Humans; Lysophosphatidylcholines

2019
Hyperammonemia associated with valproic acid concentrations.
    BioMed research international, 2014, Volume: 2014

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Ammonia; Bipolar Disorder; Carnitine; Child; Dietary Supplements; Dose-Response R

2014
Comparison of serum carnitine levels and clinical correlates between outpatients and acutely hospitalised individuals with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia: A cross-sectional study.
    The world journal of biological psychiatry : the official journal of the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry, 2016, Volume: 17, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Bipolar Disorder; Carnitine; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Hospitalization; Humans; Inpati

2016
Levocarnitine-induced hypophosphatemia in a hemodialysis patient with acute valproic acid toxicity.
    The Journal of neuropsychiatry and clinical neurosciences, 2012,Winter, Volume: 24, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Anticonvulsants; Bipolar Disorder; Carnitine; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reac

2012
Carnitine for valproic acid-induced hyperammonemia.
    The American journal of psychiatry, 1997, Volume: 154, Issue:8

    Topics: Adult; Ammonia; Bipolar Disorder; Carbamoyl-Phosphate Synthase (Ammonia); Carnitine; Depressive Diso

1997