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Other names for citicoline comprise CDPC, CDP-choline, citicoline, and citicoline. Citicoline is a supplement used to improve thinking, learning, and memory in elderly people, such as in Alzheimer's disease.
Storage
- Store medicine away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.
- Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need.
- Never share your medicine with others.
- Keep all medicine locked up and away from children.
- Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work.
How To Use
- Talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse about how much citicoline you should take.
- The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking citicoline.
- If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the label.
- Do not take more citicoline or take it more often than what is written on the directions.
Side Effects
- Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects.
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing, or rash.
Precautions: Tell your doctor if you...
- Are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement)
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine
- Are breast-feeding
- Have other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease.
Drug Interactions
- Before taking citicoline, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
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