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Aricept

Aricept



USES: This medication is used to treat Alzheimer's disease.


 
1.6 out of 5
Avg Consumer Rating 1.6 out of 5
5 Reviews | Post your opinion
 

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Aricept

Uses
This medication is used to treat Alzheimer's disease.
Notes
  • Do not share this medication with others.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature between 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C).
  • Keep away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


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How To Use
  • Take this medication orally.
  • It is usually taken once daily just before bedtime.
  • This medication may be taken with or without food.
  • It may take a few weeks before the full effects of donepezil are noticed.
  • Take donepezil exactly as directed.
  • Do not stop taking it or increase the dosage unless your doctor instructs you to do so.

Side Effects
  • Donepezil may cause nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, insomnia, muscle cramps, unusual tiredness or loss of appetite.
  • If these effects continue or worsen, contact your doctor.
  • Unlikely but report headache, dizziness or fainting, weight loss, vision problems, chest pain, joint pain, depression, unusual dreams, drowsiness, new mental changes, rash, stomach pain, frequent urination or unsteadiness.
  • Very unlikely but report slow or irregular heartbeat, slurred speech, seizures or black stools.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before taking donepezil tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, liver disease, heart problems, stomach or intestinal problems, lung disease or allergies, especially any drug allergies.
  • Because of the possibility this drug will make you dizzy and affect coordination, do not drive or operate machinery until you get used to the drug's effects.
  • Limit or avoid alcohol intake as it may increase the possibility you will get dizzy or sleepy.
  • This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
  • Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
  • It is unknown if donepezil is excreted into breast milk.
  • Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose.
  • If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
  • Do not "double-up" the dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Before taking this medication tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking especially anticholinergics (e.g., atropine, scopolamine, benztropine, diphenhydramine), succinylcholine, neostigmine or bethanechol.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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User Medicine Opinions for Aricept  
Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 80
Time Taken: 12 days
Reason: DEMENTIA Date: 11 April 2007
Side Effects
MY MOM TOOK ARICEPT FOR 12 DAYS, STARTED W/ SEVERE LOSS OF APPEITIE, THEN LOSS OF BALANCE, COULD NOT WALK STRAIGHT, FELL & WAS HURT, EXTREME EXHAUSTION, SLURRED SPEECH, INCREASED SHORT TERM MEMORY LOSS, SOME DILUSION.

Additional Thoughts
I WOULD NOT USE THIS DRUG. THE DAMAGE IT CAUSES FAR OUTWEIGHS ANY TEMPERORAY IMPROVEMENT THAT MAY HAPPEN IN A VERY SMALL PERCENTAGE OF PATIENTS.

Overall: 1 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 84
Time Taken: 4 months
Reason: Alzheimers Date: 20 April 2007
Side Effects
My mother (84)started taking to "help her meomory" and within 3 weeks she was very agitated and at a new, higher level of anxiety that led to a trip to the hospital for "chest pains". She was off of it for @ 2 weeks and seemed to level out and then (per Dr.'s receommendation) started again and now, three weeks later, her agitation and anxiety in increasing...again. We are taking her off of it again.

Additional Thoughts

Overall: 2 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: M
Age: 84
Time Taken: 10 days
Reason: Dementia Date: 15 May 2007
Side Effects
This is being written about my father. After a few days on Aricept, he started sounding much more authoritative rather than confused. However, he became delusional and his behavior changed substantially. After taking him off it, he returned to "normal"

Additional Thoughts
Probably works for some. Watch reaction carefully.

Overall: 2 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 3 out of 5
Healing Power: 5 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 79
Time Taken: 7 days
Reason: Mother for dementia Date: 27 May 2007
Side Effects
extreme fatigue and diarrhea.

Additional Thoughts
My mom was diagnosed with Vascular and Alzheimers type dementia. I don't think the risks of this medicine outway the "possible" benefits.

Overall: 2 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 4 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 4 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 86
Time Taken: 6 months
Reason: Dementia Date: 4 June 2007
Side Effects
Diarrhea, delusions

Additional Thoughts
My mother began taking Aricept 6 months ago and the delusions began within days. We decided that, if Aricept helped the dementia, we could live with the delusions. However, she also began to experience intermittent diarrhea. Within this past month, she started to horde and/or refuse all medications because she was sure something was causing the diarrhea. It was at that point that the doctor said that Aricept could be the culprit. She has been off it now for nearly two weeks and the diarrhea has stopped. Her mood does seem better. Does anyone have any experience with the delusions stopping after the discontinuation of Aricept?

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