Citicoline is a prescription medicine. It is typically used for the treatment of Stroke. Citicoline also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Citicoline depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Citicoline include Headache, Blurred vision, Increased blood pressure. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Citicoline as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Citicoline are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Citicoline has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Citicoline's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Citicoline related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Citicoline contraindications section.

Besides this, Citicoline may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Citicoline, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.