nausea trouble in sleeping unusual tiredness or weakness vomiting Less common Abnormal dreams constipation dizziness drowsiness fainting frequent urination
The most common adverse events, defined as those occurring at a frequency of at least 5% in patients receiving 10 mg/day and twice the placebo rate, are largely predicted by
Mild and serious side effects of Aricept are listed in the table below
Diarrhoea
feeling tired
A doctor who incorrectly diagnosed an Aboriginal man with drug-related side-effects less than 24 hours before he died of perforated stomach ulcers has admitted his
You can take it with or without food
Tell your doctor right away if you have severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
It's taken once a day as a pill Side-effects associated with increased cholinergic activity, particularly in the gastrointestinal (GI) system, can prevent patients from achieving effective doses of drug
Some signs of shock are large pupils, irregular breathing, and fast weak pulse
These effects are transient and sometimes last 1 to 3 Common side effects may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; loss of appetite; muscle cramps; sleep problems (insomnia); or
unusual tiredness
13 Only nine out of 273 patients withdrew from donepezil treatment because of side effects, such as gastrointestinal problems, drowsiness, and insomnia, in a retrospective study of
It works to block the signals to the brain that cause nausea, vomiting, and dizziness
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if Mild and serious side effects of Aricept are listed in the table below
• severe problems with digestion, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
Description and Brand Names
The most common adverse effects of cholinesterase inhibitors include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased appetite, dyspepsia, anorexia, muscle cramps, fatigue, insomnia, dizziness, headache, and Donepezil is used to treat dementia (memory loss and mental changes) associated with mild, moderate, or severe Alzheimer's disease
Researchers believe that decreased levels of acetylcholine in the brain causes Alzheimer's disease symptoms
However, some peripheral cholinergic side-effects have been noted, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and muscle cramps
Heart problems—Donepezil may have unwanted effects on heart rate
Memantine and donepezil will not cure Alzheimer's disease, however, it may improve thinking ability, behavior, or functional ability