Question 1

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 2

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 3

is there any drug interactions between bupropion and donepezil?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there can: Be a risk of seizures when both of these medications are taken.

Question 4

the dr. just put my mom on the medicine called donepezil. what are common side effects?

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Alzheimer's: Donepezil is indicated for alzheimer's disease, and can have many potential side effects, including nausea and vomiting, weight loss, diarrhea, fainting, heart complications such as abnormal rhythms and slowing of heart beat, rarely stomach ulcers.  However, usually quite well tolerated and safe.

Question 5

i have just stopped my aunts 5mg dose of aricept (donepezil) after 3 weeks of being on this drug. how long can i expect to see residual effects?

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A few days: Aricept has a half-life of about 96 hrs, so it may take 5-7  days to get out of the system.  However, do not give up in future as their are other meds that do help memory, and you can get a better outcome.  Consider, the Exelon (rivastigmine) patch, minimal if any adverse events.

Question 6

does the dementia drug donepezil really work?  if so how well?  i started giving it to my 85 year old mother with mild dementia.

Accepted Answer

Yes/no: First thing is first, it's not going to "fix" her memory.  BUT without it, she will decline much faster.  All other aspects of dementia need to be treated and considered as well.  Donepezil has been around for some time and is helpful.

Question 7

how does aricept (donepezil) work?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 9

can donepezil 10 mg cause you to feel "high"?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Donepezil, a "memory enhancing " agent for alzheimers is not usually associated with any frank neuropsychiatric issues which would create a drunk or high sensation.  Mostly issues involve nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, faintness from pulse slowing.  Are other meds on board and are additional comorbidities present?

Question 10

what is the generic form of aricept (donepezil)?

Accepted Answer

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

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The dr. just put my mom on the medicine called donepezil. what are common side effects?

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I have just stopped my aunts 5mg dose of aricept (donepezil) after 3 weeks of being on this drug. how long can i expect to see residual effects?

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