Review the side-effects of Donepezil as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most frequent - Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle cramps, fatigue and loss of appetite.
Body as a Whole - Headache, generalized pain and fatigue.
Heart - Fainting.
Blood - Bruising.
Metabolic - Decreased weight.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps and joint inflammation.
Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness, dizziness, depression, abnormal dreams and drowsiness.
Genitourinary - Frequent urination.
Aricept, Aricept ODT
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most frequent - Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle cramps, fatigue and loss of appetite.
Body as a Whole - Headache, generalized pain and fatigue.
Heart - Fainting.
Blood - Bruising.
Metabolic - Decreased weight.
Musculoskeletal - Muscle cramps and joint inflammation.
Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness, dizziness, depression, abnormal dreams and drowsiness.
Genitourinary - Frequent urination.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Donepezil
Donepezil(Aricept) generic is a cholinesterase inhibitor, prescribed for dementia of Alzheimer's disease. It works by increasing the amount of acetylcholine in the brain, which helps in improving mental function.Brand Names or Trade Names of Donepezil
India :
Pezil (10 mg) |
Pezil (5 mg) |
Aricep (5mg) |
Aricep (10mg) |
NEPZIL-10 |
NEPZIL-5 |
Alzil |
Alzil (10 mg) |
Aricep |
Aricep (10 mg) |
Demenza (10 mg) |
Demenza (5 mg) |
Depzil |
Depzil (5 mg) |
Donasure |
Donasure (5 mg) |
Donaz |
Donaz (10 mg) |
Donecept |
Donecept (10 mg)
International :
Aricept, Aricept ODT
