Cycloserine Benefits & Uses

Cycloserine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tuberculosis

Cycloserine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Cycloserine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cycloserine is used -

Common

Confusion
Slurred speech
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Irritability
Tremor
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Restlessness
Depression
Trembling
Nervousness

Cycloserine Related Warnings

Is the use of Cycloserine safe for pregnant women?

Cycloserine can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Cycloserine, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Cycloserine safe during breastfeeding?

Cycloserine does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cycloserine on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Cycloserine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cycloserine on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Cycloserine on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Cycloserine on the Heart?

Using Cycloserine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cycloserine with Other Drugs

Cycloserine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Bupropion

Moderate

Ginkgo Biloba

Cycloserine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cycloserine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Anxiety
Depression
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Cycloserine

Is this Cycloserine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cycloserine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cycloserine as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cycloserine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Cycloserine for mental disorders.

No

Cycloserine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cycloserine

You can take Cycloserine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cycloserine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cycloserine with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 771

CYCLOSERINE 500MG CAPSULE 10S