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Uses
Donepezil, a reversible Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor, helps treat the symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
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How to use
Take aricept exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.
Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.
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Side effects
Report immediately to your health care professional if you notice any of the below conditions:
changes in vision
changes in balance
diarrhea, (severe or does not stop)
dizziness, fainting spells, or falls
increase in frequency of passing urine/incontinence
nervousness, agitation, or increased confusion
skin rash
hives
slow heartbeat
palpitations
stomach pain
sweating
uncontrollable movements
unusual bleeding or bruising, red or purple spots on the skin
vomiting
weight loss
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Interaction
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.
some antibiotics
some antidepressants
some drugs for treating diabetes
atropine
benztropine
bosentan
carbamazepine
dexamethasone
dicyclomine
digoxin
galantamine
glycopyrrolate
hyoscyamine
ipratropium
itraconazole
ketoconazole
medications for motion sickness
medicines for treating HIV infection or AIDS
medicines that relax your muscles for surgery
modafinil
NSAIDs
oxybutynin
phenytoin
phenobarbital
propantheline
quinidine
rifampin
rifabutin
rifapentine
rivastigmine
St. John's wort
tacrine
trihexyphenidyl
Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.
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Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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Notes
Inform your health care professional or prescriber if you have any of the following conditions:
asthma(other lung disease)
difficulty passing urine
head injury
heart disease
slow heartbeat
liver disease
low blood pressure
Parkinson's disease
seizures
severe headaches
stomach or intestinal disease
ulcers or stomach bleeding
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Missed Dose
Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.
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Other uses
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 degrees and 86 degrees F / 15 degrees and 30 degrees C. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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Precaution
If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.
If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.