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Aricept

Donepezil Hydrochloride

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Satisfaction

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3.5 Effectiveness

3.7 Side Effects

2.9 Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 4 Aricept side effects and 2 Aricept benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is donepezil and brand names are Aricept, Aricept ODT.

The active ingredient of this medication is donepezil hydrochloride and inactive ingredients are lactose monohydrate and corn starch.

Primarily used in the treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to treat mild-to-moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Black, bloody, or tarry stools;
Coughing up blood or vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds;
Urinary discomfort;
Seizure (black-out or convulsions).

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with:
Allergic reaction to this medication or any of its ingredients;
Heart rhythm disorders like "sick sinus syndrome" (slow heartbeats);
History of stomach ulcers;
Epilepsy or other seizure disorders.

It is also not recommended in pregnant women and women that are planning on becoming pregnant and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Atropine (Donnatal, and others);
Belladonna;
Carbamazepine (Tegretol);
Clidinium (Quarzan);
Dexamethasone (Decadron);
Dicyclomine (Bentyl);
Glycopyrrolate (Robinul);
Hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin, and others);
Mepenzolate (Cantil);
Methantheline (Provocholine).

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Aricept	2.67	1.6	2.52	3
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Effectiveness of Aricept by Condition

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Effectiveness on "Alzheimer's"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Aricept, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	75%	25%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	25%	75%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	25%	75%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	75%	0%	25%
Energy	0%	25%	50%	25%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	75%	25%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	75%	25%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	75%	25%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Aricept Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Appetite Loss	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Fatigue	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Indigestion	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Insomnia	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Tremors	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Aricept

Since taking Aricept Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Hospitalization

16.7%

Stroke

16.7%

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