Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg is a dietary supplement by Healthy Origins with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and thinking, brain health and aging, stroke recovery support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg by Healthy Origins
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: citicoline (also called CDP-choline), at 250 mg per capsule. Citicoline is a compound your body makes naturally and can also get from food; it's involved in cell membrane formation and brain function.
The inactive ingredients are a vegetarian capsule, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — all common capsule fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for citicoline is mixed and depends on what you're taking it for. It's rated possibly effective for age-related cognitive decline and glaucoma — meaning some evidence supports it, but more research would help confirm the benefit.
For stroke, the evidence leans toward it not working. For Alzheimer disease, traumatic brain injury, and cardiac arrest, we don't have enough reliable evidence yet to say either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Citicoline is generally well tolerated in the studies we have, though long-term safety hasn't been fully established. The most common side effects reported with oral use are abdominal pain, back pain, blurred vision, constipation, diarrhea, swelling, headache, insomnia, nausea, and rash — though not everyone experiences them.
There isn't enough safety data to know if citicoline is okay during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The safety data advises against use in both situations.
Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for citicoline. Even so, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — they know your full medication list and can spot anything we might have missed.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Citicoline may help with age-related brain fog or glaucoma, though the evidence is still developing. It's generally well tolerated and has no documented interactions with medications we could check.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have questions about whether it fits your health goals, run it by your doctor or pharmacist first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 2022.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Healthy Origins |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 603573420260 |
| Net contents | 150 Veggie Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 269101 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg by Healthy Origins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Citicoline | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) vegetarian capsule once or twice daily with a meal, or as directed by a physician.
Formula
Healthy Origins Citicoline CDP-Choline with Cognizin is a supplement that supports healthy cognitive function and sustains healthy brain cell membranes. Cognizin is manufactured using a patented fermentation process which is derived from vegan, non-GMO materials.
Cognizin
Formulation
Cognizin is manufactured using a patented fermentation process which is derived from vegan, non-GMO materials.
Supports healthy cognitive function
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, peanut or tree nut derived ingredients. Non-GMO
Manufactured in a cGMP facility.
Suitable for vegans
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Caution: Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Cognizin is a registered trademark of Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd.
Healthy Origins Since 1996
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General Statements
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Dietary Supplement
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Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg by Healthy Origins label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg by Healthy Origins
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container150 Amounts shown are per serving.
Citicoline
No knowninteractions
Citicoline is a naturally occurring compound involved in making brain cell membranes and the messenger chemical acetylcholine. It is popularly taken f...
Citicoline monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg by Healthy Origins Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg, from the product label.
Healthy Origins
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- Healthy Origins
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15241
- Phone Number
- 1-888-228-6650
Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg by Healthy Origins: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Citicoline CDP-Choline 250 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Citicoline 11 references
- Spiers PA, Myers D, Hochanadel GS, et al. Citicoline improves verbal memory in aging. Arch Neurol 1996;53:441-8. PubMed
- Fioravanti M, Yanagi M. Cytidinediphosphocholine (CDP-choline) for cognitive and behavioural disturbances associated with chronic cerebral disorders in the elderly. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(2):CD000269. PubMed
- Conant R, Schauss AG. Therapeutic applications of citicoline for stroke and cognitive function in the elderly: A review of the literature. Altern Med Rev 2004;9:17-31.
- Warach, S., Pettigrew, L. C., Dashe, J. F., Pullicino, P., Lefkowitz, D. M., Sabounjian, L., Harnett, K., Schwiderski, U., and Gammans, R. Effect of citicoline on ischemic lesions as measured by diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Citicoline 0 DOI
- Lukas, S. E., Kouri, E. M., Rhee, C., Madrid, A., and Renshaw, P. F. Effects of short-term citicoline treatment on acute cocaine intoxication and cardiovascular effects. Psychopharmacology.(Berl.) 2001;157(2):163-167. PubMed
- Dinsdale, J. R., Griffiths, G. K., Castello, J., Maddock, J., Ortiz, J. A., and Aylward, M. CDP-choline: repeated oral dose tolerance studies in adult healthy volunteers. Arzneimittelforschung. 1983;33(7A):1061-1065.
- Clark BC, Georgekutty J, Berul CI. Myocardial ischemia secondary to synthetic cannabinoid (K2) use in pediatric patients. J Pediatr 2015;167(3):757-61.e1. PubMed
- Ghajar A, Gholamian F, Tabatabei-Motlagh M, et al. Citicoline (CDP-choline) add-on therapy to risperidone for treatment of negative symptoms in patients with stable schizophrenia: a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trial. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2
- Castagna A, Manzo C, Fabbo A, Lacava R, Ruberto C, Ruotolo G. The CITIMERIVA Study: CITIcoline plus MEmantina plus RIVAstigmine in Older Patients Affected with Alzheimer's Disease. Clin Drug Investig. 2021 Feb;41(2):177-182. PubMed
- Jeong H, Yoon S, Sung YH, et al. Effects of cytidine-5'-diphosphate choline on gray matter volumes in methamphetamine-dependent patients: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. J Psychiatr Res 2021;143:215-221. PubMed
- Nakazaki E, Mah E, Sanoshy K, Citrolo D, Watanabe F. Citicoline and Memory Function in Healthy Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. J Nutr 2021;151(8):2153-2160. PubMed
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