Aricept ODT
Active Ingredient(s): DonepezilFDA Approved: * October 18, 2004
Pharm Company: * EISAI MEDCL RES
Category: Alzheimers / Dementia
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
Aricept ODT Overview
Donepezil, marketed under the trade name Aricept, is a medication used in the palliative treatment of Alzheimer's disease.[1][2] Donepezil is used to improve cognition and behavior of people with Alzheimer's, but does not slow the progression of or cure the disease.[3] Common side effects include loss of appetite, gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, vomiting, or muscle cramping.[4] It was developed by Eisai an...
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Recent Aricept ODT Forums:
Aricept 10 mg
Is it OK to take Aricept 10 mg together with Excedrin PM ? ## Hi Mel, My findings state that there are in-fact unsafe interactions between these two drugs. Posted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "GENERALLY AVOID: Due to opposing effects, agents that possess anticholinergic activity (e.g., sedating antihistamines; antispasmodics; neuroleptics; phenothiazines; skeletal muscle relaxants; tricyclic antidepressants; class IA antiarrhythmics especially disopyramide; carbamazepine; cimetidine; ranitidine) may negate the already small pharmacologic benefits of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in the treatment of dementia. These agents may also adversely affect elderly patients in general. Clinically significant mental status changes associated with anticholinergic agents ca...
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Is it OK to take Aricept 10 mg together with Excedrin PM ? ## Hi Mel, My findings state that there are in-fact unsafe interactions between these two drugs. Posted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "GENERALLY AVOID: Due to opposing effects, agents that possess anticholinergic activity (e.g., sedating antihistamines; antispasmodics; neuroleptics; phenothiazines; skeletal muscle relaxants; tricyclic antidepressants; class IA antiarrhythmics especially disopyramide; carbamazepine; cimetidine; ranitidine) may negate the already small pharmacologic benefits of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in the treatment of dementia. These agents may also adversely affect elderly patients in general. Clinically significant mental status changes associated with anticholinergic agents ca...
Updated
Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Donepezil
- Solution: 1mg/ml, 5mg/5ml
- Tablet: 10mg, 23mg, 5mg
- Tablet, Orally Disintegrated: 10mg, 5mg
- Tablet, Orally Disintegrating: 10mg, 5mg
NDC Database Records for Aricept ODT: (2 results)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 62856-831 Aricept 5 mg Disintegrating Tablet by Eisai Inc.
- 62856-832 Aricept 10 mg Disintegrating Tablet by Eisai Inc.
Other drugs which contain Donepezil or a similar ingredient: (5 results)
- ARICEPT Donepezil32 discussions
- ARICEPT ORAL SOLUTION Donepezil
- DONEPEZIL 33 discussions
- DONEPEZIL + MEMANTINE
- NAMZARIC Donepezil Hydrochloride + Memantine Hydrochloride1 discussion
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aricept severe nausea
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Aricept drug interaction
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Aricept nausea
After taking my second 5mg pill at 8pm, I awoke at 4am with severe vomiting. 0ne to two time per hour for 8 hours. I had... 3 replies
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Aricept safety?
riting on behalf of a friend. His mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 3 months ago due to memory impairment. Shecwas ... 2 replies
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Aricept Drug Information
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aricept and vaginal discharge
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Aricept ,lexamil and trazadon ,
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Aricept 10 mg
Is it OK to take Aricept 10 mg together with Excedrin PM ? ## Hi Mel, My findings state that there are in-fact unsafe in... 1 reply
Is it OK to take Aricept 10 mg together with Excedrin PM ? ## Hi Mel, My findings state that there are in-fact unsafe in... 1 reply
Is aricept causing stress in the dementia process?
One professional suggested that the use of Aricept may be causing elevated stress for Mom (age 86) as she progresses thr... 1 reply
One professional suggested that the use of Aricept may be causing elevated stress for Mom (age 86) as she progresses thr... 1 reply
Taking Aricept at the same time as Levothyroxine
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Both medications are prescribed at bedtime. How much time should I leave between taking the pills and which should I tak... 2 replies