INDICATIONS
Aricept is utilized for treating dementia (eg, impairment of memory, judgment, and abstract thinking; adjustments to personality) in patients with Alzheimer disease. Aricept is really a cholinesterase inhibitor. It works by helping the amount of a specific substance (acetylcholine) inside the brain, which can reduce the signs and symptoms of dementia in patients with Alzheimer disease.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Aricept as directed by your doctor.
Ask your doctor any questions maybe you have about how exactly to use Aricept.
STORAGE
Store Aricept at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light-weight. Do not store inside bathroom. Keep Aricept out from the reach of kids and away from pets.
MORE INFO:
Active Ingredient: Donepezil.
All medicines could cause unwanted effects, but some individuals have no, or minor, negative effects.
Check with your doctor if any of these most frequent negative effects persist or become bothersome:
Abnormal dreams; diarrhea; dizziness; lack of appetite; muscle cramps; nausea; tiredness; sleep problems; vomiting; weight loss.
Seek medical assistance without delay if these severe unwanted side effects occur:
Severe hypersensitive reactions (rash; hives; itching; lack of breath; tightness within the chest; swelling with the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or black, tarry stools; chest pain; decreased urination; depression; fainting; fever; seizures; severe dizziness or headache; lack of breath; slow or irregular heartbeat; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; unusual bruising; tremor.
This isn't an entire report on all unwanted effects that will occur. If you've got questions on negative effects, contact your medical provider.
Do NOT use Aricept if:
Some medical ailments may interact with Aricept. Tell your medical professional or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, particularly when any from the following sign up for you:
Some medicines may connect to Aricept. Tell your health care provider in the event you are taking some other medicines, especially any from the following:
This is probably not a complete list of all interactions which could occur. Ask your medical provider if Aricept may talk with other medicines which you take. Check with your health care provider prior to starting, stop, or change the dose of the medicine.
Important safety information:
Airmail: 2-3 business weeks
EMS: 3-8 business days