Citicoline and Cardiac arrest - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cardiac arrest is reported as a side effect among people who take Citicoline (citicoline), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Vitamin C, and have Acute myocardial infarction.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cardiac arrest when taking Citicoline. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 479 people who have side effects when taking Citicoline from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Citicoline?

Citicoline has active ingredients of citicoline. eHealthMe is studying from 508 Citicoline users. Check the latest studies of Citicoline.

What is Cardiac arrest?

Cardiac arrest is found to be associated with 2,233 drugs and 2,512 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cardiac arrest.

On Jul, 20, 2026

479 people reported to have side effects when taking Citicoline.
Among them, 11 people (2.3%) have Cardiac arrest.

Among these 11 people:

What is the gender of people who have Cardiac arrest when taking Citicoline? *

female: 40 %
male: 60 %

What is the age of people who have Cardiac arrest when taking Citicoline? *

What are other drugs people take besides Citicoline? *

Metoclopramide Hydrochloride: 2 people, 18.18%
Sodium Chloride: 2 people, 18.18%
Metronidazole: 2 people, 18.18%
Sinequan: 2 people, 18.18%
Plavix: 2 people, 18.18%
Meropenem: 2 people, 18.18%
Vitamin C: 2 people, 18.18%
Azithromycin: 1 person, 9.09%
Magnesium: 1 person, 9.09%
Losartan Potassium: 1 person, 9.09%

What are other side effects people have besides Cardiac arrest? *

Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 3 people, 27.27%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 27.27%
Acute Respiratory Failure: 2 people, 18.18%
Confusional State: 2 people, 18.18%
Encephalopathy (functioning of the brain is affected by some agent or condition): 2 people, 18.18%
Pulmonary Oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs): 2 people, 18.18%
Brain Oedema (excess accumulation of fluid in the intracellular or extracellular spaces of the brain): 2 people, 18.18%
Tachypnea: 2 people, 18.18%
Cardiovascular Insufficiency (inadequate functioning of heart): 2 people, 18.18%
Haematuria (presence of blood in urine): 2 people, 18.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 1 person, 9.09%
Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal: 1 person, 9.09%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 1 person, 9.09%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 9.09%
Diarrhea: 1 person, 9.09%
Delusion (a false belief or opinion): 1 person, 9.09%
Body Temperature Increased: 1 person, 9.09%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 9.09%
Acute Myocardial Infarction (acute heart attack): 1 person, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on citicoline (the active ingredients of Citicoline) and Citicoline (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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