This drug falls under the class of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. This medication is particularly beneficial for conditions affecting memory, such as Alzheimer's disease.
Consuming alcohol with medicine is unsafe, potentially leading to increased drowsiness. Consult your doctor for personalized advice on potential risks.
Seek guidance from your doctor regarding the safety of medicine during pregnancy. Animal studies indicate potential harm to the developing baby, and individualized assessments are crucial.
Exercise caution during breastfeeding as medicine may pass into breast milk, potentially posing a risk to the nursing baby. Consult your doctor for personalized advice.
Medicine is likely safe for individuals with kidney disease. However, consult your doctor for personalized recommendations, as individual variations may exist.
Use medicine cautiously in liver disease. Consult your doctor for potential dose adjustments and monitoring, especially in cases of pre-existing liver conditions.
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Aricep 10mg Tablet 10s helps improve memory and cognitive functions by blocking an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase. This enzyme normally breaks down a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine. By inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, donepezil increases the levels of acetylcholine in the brain.
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia among older adults.
Is Aricept effective for dementia? According to the FDA, Aricept is only approved to relieve symptoms of some dementias, and does not halt or reverse it.
Gastrointestinal side effects may appear during the first few weeks of treatment with Aricep. This can be minimized by taking Aricep at bedtime and with food. Generally, these side effects are mild and disappear within a few weeks with continued treatment.
Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimers disease. It does not cure Alzheimers disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.
Do not stop Aricep without consulting your doctor. This medicine only helps to control your condition but does not cure it. Therefore, it may take several weeks to show benefits, so do not be discouraged if you do not see an improvement straight away. But, in case your condition starts worsening and you feel that it is no longer helping you, then you should consult a doctor before stopping it.
New research finds that its not only what you eat, but also how you combine certain foods that can increase your risk of developing Alzheimers and other forms of dementia in later life. The foods most strongly associated with this risk were sugary snacks, alcohol, processed meats, and starches like potatoes.
Aricep should not be taken by patients who have hypersensitivity to Aricep hydrochloride, piperidine derivatives, or to any active ingredients used in the medicine. Also, it should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary.
Hallucinations are a common side effect of Aricep, though not everyone is affected. Other common psychiatric side effects include agitation, aggressive behavior, nightmares, and abnormal dreams.
Donepezil, rivastigmine and galantamine all prevent an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase from breaking down acetylcholine. This means there is a higher concentration of acetylcholine in the brain, which leads to better communication between nerve cells. This may ease some symptoms of Alzheimers disease for a while.
Taking more than the recommended dose of Aricep may cause vomiting, increased sweating or saliva production, slow heartbeat, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, seizures or fits, weakness, and inability to control your bowel motions or passing of urine (incontinence). You should seek immediate help from a doctor or emergency service of a nearby hospital.
Researchers developed the diet by looking at the Mediterranean and DASH diets, then focusing on the foods with the most compelling findings in dementia prevention. Vegetables, especially leafy greens, rose to the top. In general, fruit didnt, though berries made the list.
A study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that even in people without diabetes, above normal blood sugar is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia.
Yes, insomnia (sleeplessness) is a common side effect of Aricep. Dizziness and fainting can also be seen as common side effects. Though these side effects are common, they do not occur in everyone.
Aricep does not interfere with the working of indomethacin, but indomethacin individually increases the risk of stomach bleeding when taken for a long time. Therefore, if you experience any symptoms of stomach bleeding, consult your doctor immediately.
Within the first month of treatment with Aricep, you may experience improvement in thinking and remembering (cognitive effect). However, it may take about 12 weeks to see the full benefits.
SIDE EFFECTS: Body aches, dizziness, constipation, and headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Donepezil helps control the symptoms of Alzheimers disease but does not cure it. Continue to take donepezil even if you feel well. Do not stop taking donepezil without talking to your doctor. Your doctor may start you on a low dose of donepezil and increase your dose after 4 to 6 weeks.
Aricep is recommended to be taken before going to bed to reduce gastrointestinal side effects or nausea, which is commonly seen in some patients in the first few weeks of treatment.
Aricep gets removed from the body very slowly. It takes about two weeks or more for Aricep to be completely removed from the system.
No, Aricep does not cause depression. If you are experiencing symptoms, then it could be due to existing Alzheimer’s disease.
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