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| Donepezil is a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used to treat loss of memory and thinking ability associated with Alzheimer's disease. |
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Central Nervous System |
| Drug description |
Donepezil (Aricept) is intended to treat symptoms in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer Disease. In clinical trials, individuals who took the drug when compared to individuals who took a placebo (a substance which looks like the drug but has no effect), showed improvement or no further decline in cognition (including memory, orientation, language) and function (including performance of daily activities). The medication may take as long as 12 weeks to begin working, and the type and length of response to this medication will vary from person to person. Will this medication cure Alzheimer Disease? Aricept is not a cure for Alzheimer Disease as it does not affect the underlying degenerative process of the disease. Who should take this medication? The medication is approved for people who have been diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer Disease. How do you obtain this medication? Aricept can only be obtained with a prescription from a doctor after a diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease has been made. Important! Things to know before taking this medication You should tell the doctor if you are allergic to donepezil hydrochloride or piperidine derivatives such as Mycobutin (rifabutin), Ritalin (methylphenidate), Akineton (biperiden HCI), Artane (trihexyphenidyl HCI), Bupivacaine HCI, and Paxil (paroxetine HCI). You should also tell your doctor if you have a condition affecting your heart or your lungs; if you have had seizures; if you have had fainting spells; and if you have a history of peptic ulcers or have an increased risk of developing ulcers (for example, if you are taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs] or high doses of acetylsalicylic acid [ASA/Aspirin]). Aricept should not be used if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. How do you take this medication? Take only as prescribed by your doctor. Never change the dose yourself. Take in the evening, just before going to bed. If you experience insomnia (difficulty sleeping), the med
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