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Donepezil

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Donepezil is an anti-Alzheimer's agent which is a kind of reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (psychiatric drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Anti alzheimer's drug

Brands

Aricept • Curlovon • Ariknow • Arimentia • ARIMER • Donecept • Donerin • Jubezil • Nepizel • Zepanalz

Side Effects

Common

Muscle cramps or spasms
Headache
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Fatigue
Nausea
Sleepiness
Vomiting
Pain
Loss of appetite
Unintentional weight loss
Reduced appetite

Serious

Slow heart rate
Rectal bleeding

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How does Aricept (donepezil) work?

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Who should not take Aricept (donepezil)?

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Please describe the medication: donepezil?

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What drug class is donepezil (aricept) in?

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

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What is the generic form of Aricept (donepezil)?

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Does Aricept (donepezil) for pd problems work well?

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Please describe the medication: aricept (donepezil)?

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How can I take Aricept (donepezil) with or with out food?

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Please help! what is the drug Aricept (donepezil) used for?

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Can you tell me about it's like to try Aricept (donepezil) for pd problems?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Is it ok if i take donepezil 5mg to increase memory and attention for a short time(during exams etc.)?

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A 50-year old female asked:

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 89-year old male asked:

Possible scenarios for an 89 old male to stop taking Aricept (donepezil) 5mg after on it for 6 yrs? He is alert now more than the past 6yrs. Been off for 4 mnth

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A 43-year old asked:

Does Aricept (donepezil) cause any long term harm?

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What side effects are associated with Aricept (donepezil)?

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Is Aricept (donepezil) as affective in advanced stages alzhimers?

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What is the treatment for Aricept (donepezil) overdose?

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Can taking Aricept (donepezil) cause blood in your urine?

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Is it safe to take donepezil 10 mg with rimonabant 20 mg?

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Is donepezil HCl 5 mg is addicting or has any side effects?

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A 39-year old female asked about a 88-year old female:

Can you take Aricept (donepezil) at the same time as risperdal?

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How effective is the new medication for alzeimer disease aricept (donepezil)?

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

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Does taking celexa along with Aricept (donepezil) lessen the effectiveness of the aricept (donepezil)?

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Can pregnant women take Aricept (donepezil)?

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How long is Aricept (donepezil) effective for the alzheimers?

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Is donepezil used for anything other than Alzheimer's disease?

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Does Aricept (donepezil) cause nightmares in elderly patients?

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Is there any drug interactions between bupropion and donepezil?

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