Aricept (Donepezil)

Aricept Information

Our online pharmacies stock many medications online, such as the Alzheimer medication, Aricept. When you buy Aricept, or its generic equivalent Donepezil, you will have purchased a medication that is used to improve thinking and memory in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. How it precisely works is not made certain, but it is considered to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine in the brain. Acetylcholine is a chemical found in the brain, which when below its sufficient level, triggers Alzheimer’s disease.

Aricept Indications

This Alzheimer medication (Aricept) is used to treat Alzheimer’s disease by preventing the breakdown of a chemical named acetylcholine that is found in the brain.

Aricept Warnings/Precautions

Have a talk with your doctor if you are suffering from any of these medical conditions below. You may be given a lower dosage or may need to undergo special monitoring while under treatment with Aricept:

• Kidney disease including difficulty in urina ting
• Liver disease
• Heart disease such as slow, irregular heartbeat
• History of stomach ulcers
• Seizures
• Lung problems including asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Need to have surgery

Inform your doctor if you are regularly taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as:

• Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin)
• Indomethacin (Indocin)
• Nabumetone (Relafen)
• Oxaprozin (Daypro)
• Naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve)
• Ketorolac (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail)

Aricept belongs to drugs labelled FDA Pregnancy Category C. This entails that its effects on an unborn child are uncertain. It is therefore not recommended for pregnant women to take this medication without consulting first a physician. Breastfeeding moms are also advised to see their doctor prior to taking this drug.

Aricept Intake Instructions

Aricept is ordinarily taken with a full glass of water once a day just before bedtime. It is not a stomach irritant so it can be taken on a full or empty stomach. Always take Aricept as directed by your doctor.

Aricept Missed Dose

Aricept must not be double-dosed. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember to, unless it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Otherwise skip the missed dose and proceed with the next one.

Aricept Overdose

Should you experience any of the below symptoms, seek medical help immediately. Symptoms of over-dosage are:

• Serious nausea
• Vomiting
• Watering mouth
• Swea ting
• Slow heartbeat and breathing
• Sustained or severe dizziness
• Fain ting
• Blurred vision
• Seizures
• Collapse

Aricept Side Effects

It is recommended to stop intake of Aricept and to seek immediate medical assistance if you experience allergic reactions that include:

• Difficulty in breathing
• Closing of the throat
• Swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or hives

Other minor side effects that are likely to occur are the following:

• Drowsiness or dizziness
• Nausea, vomi ting or decreased appetite
• Abdominal pain or diarrhea
• Muscle cramps
• Insomnia or vivid dreams
• Dry mouth

If you have any of the listed conditions, continue use of Aricept and inform your doctor, making sure to mention other side effects that are particularly bothersome and unexplainable.

Aricept Drug Interactions

Have a talk with your physician if you are taking any of these drugs:

• Ketoconazole (Nizoral), fluconazole (Diflucan), or Itraconazole (Sporanox)
• Quinidine (Cardioquin, Quinidex, Quinaglute)
• Phenytoin (Dilantin)
• Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
• Dexamethasone (Decadron), Methylprednisolone (Medrol), Prednisone (Deltasone),
• Prednisolone (Prelone, Prediapred), or other steroids
• Rifampin (Rifadin, Rifamate, Rifater), Rifabutin (Mycobutin)
• Phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), Pentobarbital (Nembutal), Secobarbital (Seconal),
• Mephobarbital (Mebaral)

You may be advised to undergo special monitoring while under treatment or you may need dosage alteration. Other prescribed or over-the-counter medicines may have unwanted reactions with Aricept. Inform your doctor about any medication you are currently taking.

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