CITICOLINE: Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

CITICOLINE belongs to a group of medications called ‘psychostimulants’ used to treat stroke, head trauma or injury, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and glaucoma. A stroke occurs due to insufficient blood supply to the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive age-related memory loss. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects movement. Glaucoma is an eye problem that occurs due to damage to the optic nerve, responsible for vision.

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CITICOLINE contains 'Citicoline’, a psychostimulant or nootropic used to nourish and minimize damage to the nerve cells in various conditions associated with the brain. It increases the activity of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). It regenerates nerve cells by promoting the synthesis of phospholipids (forms neuronal membrane) in the brain. It improves learning, memory, judging, and thinking processes. It can improve recovery in patients with disturbance in consciousness in patients with head injury or any other problems associated with the brain and who underwent surgery.

You may experience some side effects such as gastrointestinal disturbances, including nausea, constipation or diarrhoea, abdominal pain, headache, blurred vision, insomnia (trouble sleeping), hypotension (decrease in blood pressure), increased or decreased heart rate, and restlessness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, if the symptoms persist or get worsen, consult a doctor immediately. 

Before taking the CITICOLINE, let your doctor know about all your allergic or hypersensitivity reactions to medicines or food. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney, liver, or heart disease. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please tell your doctor so that your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking before taking CITICOLINE to rule out any side effects.

Citicoline is a chemical that naturally occurs in the body which is responsible for regulating many vital processes in the brain as well in as the body. As a medicine, it is taken orally as a dietary supplement or given by IV or as a shot. Citicoline works by increasing a brain chemical called phosphatidylcholine which improves brain function. Citicoline also decreases brain tissue damage during a brain injury by repairing damaged nerve cells.

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Citicoline has also been found to influence the cognitive abilities and improve nerve transmission. Hence, Citicoline is used for treating alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, cerebrovascular disease such as stroke, head trauma, age-related memory loss, attention deficit-hyperactive disorder, parkinson’s disease, and glaucoma.

Most people who take Citicoline do not experience any problematic side effects. But in some rare cases, side effects such as insomnia, low or high blood pressure headache, blurred vision, diarrhoea, nausea, chest pains, and others. The safety of taking this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding is unknown. Avoid use to stay on the safe side.

You are advised to not take this medicine if you have an allergy towards any of its ingredients or if you suffer from hypertonia. It is also not recommended for anyone who is 18 years of age or younger. Medicines like levodopa and meclophenoxate can interfere with the action of Citicoline so inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines before starting the medication.

The usual dosage of Citicoline for slow thinking skills due to old age is 1000-2000 mg per day. For chronic cerebrovascular disease the recommended dosage is 600 mg per day. For ischemic stroke, it is 500-2000 mg of per day starting within the first 24 hours of stroke. It can be taken with or after food. Adequate amounts of fluids should be consumed while taking this medicine.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Neurologist before using this medicine.

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