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.Trade Names for 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
