Alpha Glycerophosphocholine
Description
Alpha Glycerophosphocholine is a choline-containing supplement which enhances the brain function and stimulates the release of growth hormone. At high doses, it is effective in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (memory loss and decline in cognitive function) and dementia (memory loss) for improving memory and thinking skills.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Alpha Glycerophosphocholine
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Fatigue
- Nausea and vomiting
- Difficulty in swallowing
- Heartburn
- Stomach discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
- Dizziness
- Confusion
Uses of Alpha Glycerophosphocholine
What is it prescribed for?
- Cognitive Function and Brain Health
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this supplement to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this supplement remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Alpha Glycerophosphocholine or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Other uses
Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.
Other medicines
This medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take this supplement as directed by the physician. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking the supplement before completion of the course/without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
It increases a chemical called acetylcholine in the brain which is responsible for the memory and learning functions.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Phospholipids, Cognitive enhancers, Parasympathomimetic Agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Alpha-GPC Research Analysis [Internet]. Examine.com. 2019 [cited 7 January 2019]. Available from:
[Internet]. Douglaslabs.com. 2019 [cited 7 January 2019]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 5 Feb 2019
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