Choline: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Choline. Educational only — not medical advice.
Reported adverse reactions
| Reaction | Highest frequency reported* |
|---|---|
| Fatigue and tiredness | 48.6% |
| Drowsiness | 41% |
| Impaired coordination | 40.1% |
| Light-headedness/dizziness | 36.9% |
| Decreased salivation | 34.2% |
| Irritability | 33.1% |
| Memory impairment | 33.1% |
| Increased | 32.7% |
| Cognitive disorder | 28.8% |
| Decreased appetite | 27.8% |
| Tachycardia | 26.8% |
| Wbc/hpf | 25.9% |
| Anxiety | 24.9% |
| Sweating | 23.5% |
| Dysarthria | 23.3% |
| Abdominal distress | 21.5% |
| Light-headedness | 20.8% |
| Headache | 19.6% |
| Insomnia | 18.4% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
*Highest percentage across placebo-controlled trial tables summarized in current labeling.
Labeled uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGEAlprazolam tablets are indicated for the management of anxiety disorder (a condition corresponding most closely to the APA Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-III-R) diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder) or the short-term relief of symptoms of anxiety. Anxiety or tension associated with the stress of everyday life usually does not require treatment with an anxiolytic. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by unrealistic or excessive anxiety and worry (apprehensive expectation) about two or more life circumstances, for a period of six months or longer, during which the person has been bothered more days than not by these concerns. At least 6 of the following 18 symptoms are often present in these patients: Motor Tension (trembling, twitching, or feeling shaky; muscle tension, aches, or soreness; restlessness; easy fatigability); Autonomic Hyperactivity (shortness of breath or smothering sensations; palpitations or accelerated heart rate; sweating, or cold clammy hands; dry mouth; dizziness or light-headedness; nausea, diarrhea, or other abdominal distress; flushes or chills; frequent urination; trouble swallowing or ‘lump in throat’); Vigilance a…
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