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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.
Citicoline is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Citicoline is used -
Common
Unknown
Is the use of Citicoline safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Citicoline in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Citicoline safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Citicoline in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Citicoline on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Citicoline on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Citicoline on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Citicoline on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Citicoline will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Citicoline on the Heart?
Information about safety of Citicoline for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Citicoline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citicoline habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Citicoline.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Citicoline. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Citicoline is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Citicoline works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Citicoline
Taking Citicoline with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citicoline
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Citicoline.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 491