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What Are The Side Effects Of Citicoline?
Hello Doctor I have been prescribed Citicoline tablets 500 mg,since I get disoriented during the day, tend to forget minor things.I suffer from High BP, have Cholesterol and Diabetes......all of which are under control. I am worried about the side effects. Can I go ahead and take the tablets. Thanking you in advance Irmina Costa
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
Hi,
Citicoline is an intermediate in the generation of phosphatidylcholine from choline, a common biochemical process in cell membranes. Citicoline is used for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, head trauma and cerebrovascular disease.
It influences the cognitive abilities and improves nerve transmission. It is also known to repair damaged nerve cells in brain. Common side effects with its use include: blurred vision, headache, dizziness, haking of hands or feet, sleeplessness, change in pulse rate, change in blood pressure, diarrhea, nausea and stomach pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
Citicoline is an intermediate in the generation of phosphatidylcholine from choline, a common biochemical process in cell membranes. Citicoline is used for Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, head trauma and cerebrovascular disease.
It influences the cognitive abilities and improves nerve transmission. It is also known to repair damaged nerve cells in brain. Common side effects with its use include: blurred vision, headache, dizziness, haking of hands or feet, sleeplessness, change in pulse rate, change in blood pressure, diarrhea, nausea and stomach pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
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