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CDP-Choline (Citicoline)-Stroke

Acute stroke neuroprotection.

Brain & Cognitive

Overview

Acute stroke neuroprotection.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Stabilizes neuronal membranes post-ischemia.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Improves stroke recovery

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · Insomnia
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Safety & non-supplemental interactions

            Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

            Avoid if you are
            • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
            • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            2000 mg IV

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTLancet · 2012

            Citicoline in acute stroke

            Davalos A, et al.

            2298 stroke patients

            Key findings

            No benefit in ICTUS trial.

            Open study
            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: CDP-Choline (Citicoline)-Stroke — Improves stroke recovery

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: CDP-Choline (Citicoline)-Stroke — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: CDP-Choline (Citicoline)-Stroke — meta-analysis

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

            Google Scholar: CDP-Choline (Citicoline)-Stroke — clinical evidence

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