Citicoline + Tacrine Benefits & Uses

Citicoline + Tacrine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Stroke

Other Benefits

Dementia
Head Injury
Poor memory (Read More - Home Remedies to Improve Memory)
Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease

Citicoline + Tacrine 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

Citicoline + Tacrine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Citicoline + Tacrine is used -

Mild

Common

Headache
Blurred vision
Increased blood pressure
Diarrhoea
Chest Pain
Decreased blood pressure
Nausea or vomiting
Insomnia
Abdominal cramp
Dizziness

Unknown

Tremor
Hallucinations
Shortness of Breath
Vertigo
Allergic reaction
Edema

Citicoline + Tacrine Related Warnings

Is the use of Citicoline + Tacrine safe for pregnant women?

Citicoline + Tacrine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Citicoline + Tacrine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Citicoline + Tacrine safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Citicoline + Tacrine on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Citicoline + Tacrine will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Citicoline + Tacrine on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Citicoline + Tacrine on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Citicoline + Tacrine on the Liver?

Using Citicoline + Tacrine does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Citicoline + Tacrine on the Heart?

Side effects of Citicoline + Tacrine rarely affect the heart.

Severe Interaction of Citicoline + Tacrine with Other Drugs

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

Citicoline + Tacrine Contraindications

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

Allergy
Heart Disease
Jaundice
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Parkinson's Disease
Asthma
Seizures

Frequently asked Questions about Citicoline + Tacrine

Is this Citicoline + Tacrine habit forming or addictive?

Citicoline + Tacrine is not addictive in nature.

Citicoline + Tacrine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Citicoline + Tacrine

Taking Citicoline + Tacrine with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citicoline + Tacrine

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Citicoline + Tacrine as it can have severe side effects.