What is this medication? DONEPEZIL (doe NEP e zil) treats memory loss and confusion (dementia) in people who have Alzheimer disease
If you have dementia, your doctor might suggest Aricept as a treatment option
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Donepezil (Aricept) is approved to treat all stages of the disease
Before taking
Discussion with your doctor
nausea
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Do I need to take Aricept with food? You can take Aricept with or without food
Comments: A higher dose of 10 mg may or may not
Do not take more than one dose of Aricept at a time
Donepezil is used to treat dementia (memory loss and mental changes) associated with mild, moderate, or severe Alzheimer's disease
They may be able to recommend a different medicine
feeling unwell ( malaise ), appetite loss, Common side effects of Aricept ODT may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; loss of appetite; muscle cramps; sleep problems ( insomnia ); or
Urinary tract blockage or difficult urination—Donepezil may make these conditions worse
Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine after its release from the presynapse
Aricept Interactions
NSAIDs, which are commonly found in over-the-counter cold and pain medications, can also raise your risk of stomach bleeds
Questions to ask
They block acetylcholine from working
Since your mother is still functioning in many ways, it is Proper Use
Common interactions include haemoptysis among females, and sinus bradycardia among males
Donepezil comes in two oral tablet forms: tablet and disintegrating tablet (ODT)
The initial dosage for oral donepezil is 5mg per day which may be increased to 10mg per day
Aricept has been extensively studied in clinical trials for the different stages (mild, moderate and severe) of AD
As mentioned, donepezil has a long half-life, which is the amount of time it takes for 50 Aricept ( donepezil hydrochloride) and Namenda ( memantine hydrochloride) are used to reduce symptoms of mild to moderate dementia like that found in patients with Alzheimer's disease