Cilostazol Benefits & Uses

Cilostazol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Leg Cramps

Other Benefits

Leg Pain (Read More - Home remedies for leg pain and weakness)

Cilostazol 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
Adult	Disease: Leg Cramps Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Leg Cramps Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cilostazol Side Effects

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

Moderate

Gastritis
Colitis

Mild

Dizziness
Headache
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Back Pain
Dyspepsia

Cilostazol Related Warnings

Is the use of Cilostazol safe for pregnant women?

Cilostazol may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Cilostazol, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Cilostazol safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Cilostazol for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Cilostazol on the Kidneys?

Cilostazol rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cilostazol on the Liver?

Cilostazol has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cilostazol on the Heart?

Cilostazol can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Cilostazol with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Ketoconazole

Moderate

Dipyridamole

Aspirin

Clopidogrel

Naproxen

Mild

Warfarin

Heparin

Cilostazol Contraindications

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

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Stroke
Low Blood Pressure
Allergy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Peptic Ulcer

Frequently asked Questions about Cilostazol

Is this Cilostazol habit forming or addictive?

Cilostazol is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cilostazol since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cilostazol only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Cilostazol for mental disorders.

No

Cilostazol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cilostazol

You can take Cilostazol with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cilostazol

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

Unknown