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Uses
Rivastigmine, a cholinesterase inhibitor is used to treat loss of memory and thinking ability associated with Alzheimer's Disease.
Rivastigmine will not cure Alzheimer's disease, and it will not stop the disease from getting worse.
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How to use
Take 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
Tell your doctor if your symptoms get worse, or if you notice any new symptoms.
nausea
stomach pain
vomiting
loss of appetite
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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.
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
Tell your doctor if your symptoms get worse, or if you notice any new symptoms.
Taking rivastigmine together with medicines that are sometimes used during surgery or dental or emergency treatments may increase the effects of these medicines.
Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert.
Rivastigmine causes a large number of patients to have problems with their stomachs and intestines. Tell your doctor about any nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or loss of appetite.
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Missed Dose
Do not take your morning and evening doses close together.
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 away from heat and direct light.
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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.