Question 1

aftr being off aricept (donepezil) for 6mths, how would we know if he should be back on a dementia med?

Accepted Answer

Get him back on it..: Unless he didn't tolerate it well.  If he has been diagnosed with dementia, Aricept can preserve his independent functioning for a longer time than not being on aricept.  It won't help him regain what he's lost, and it won't extend his life.  Namenda (memantine) can also help, but these drugs are not without side effects.  Talk to his doctor.

Question 2

how does aricept (donepezil) work?

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Chemical: Aricept (donepezil) binds to and inactivates acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, which is an important brain chemical.

Question 3

who should not take aricept (donepezil)?

Accepted Answer

Aricept (donepezil): Ones with hypersensitivity to Aricept, (donepezil) Heart disease, COPD, Asthma, Arrhythmias. Caution if seizures.

Question 4

what drug class is donepezil (aricept) in?

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/1\  brainchemicals: Donzepil is a class of medications that increase the amount the of  neurochemicals in the brain by inhibiting their breakdown. The specific  brain chemical affected work on brain areas  involved in cognitive functioning. In general these medication cannot reverse dementia but may slow down it progression.

Question 5

what is the generic form of aricept (donepezil)?

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Donepezil: The generic donepezil is available in 5 and 10 mg sizes, but the newer higher dose 23 mg is brand specific.

Question 6

please help! what is the drug aricept (donepezil) used for?

Accepted Answer

Alzheiners disease: It is fda approved for ad, but it is used in many types of dementia- ad, parkinsons dementia, lewy body dementia, vascualr dementia.

Question 7

is aricept (donepezil) as affective in advanced stages alzhimers?

Accepted Answer

Well...: In short, advanced cases of Alzheimer;s do not benefit from aricept (donepezil)

Question 8

what is the treatment for aricept (donepezil) overdose?

Accepted Answer

Stop Aricept (donepezil): If adverse events are occurring, stop the drug, but realize that Aricept (donepezil) has a long duration in the body and several days may pass until it is out of the system.  Also, there maybe a sharp deterioration in memory if the drug is abruptly stopped.  Need to work closely with your neurologist or even a hospital.

Question 9

side effects of aricept-bad dreams?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These can be fairly common with aricept (donepezil).

Question 10

can pregnant women take aricept (donepezil)?

Accepted Answer

NO!: Aricept (donepezil) is a class C drug, meaning it has not been studied in human pregnant women because of the danger, but in animal studies it has demonstrated damage to the fetus, birth defects, and problematic issues.  I would definitely discuss this with the doctor who prescribed it and look at risks/benefits.

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