ARICEPT? (donepezil HCl tablets) is indicated for the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
Important Safety Information
ARICEPT is well tolerated but may not be for everyone. People at risk for stomach ulcers or who take certain other medicines should tell their doctors because serious stomach problems, such as bleeding, may get worse. Some people who take ARICEPT may experience fainting. Some people may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bruising, or not sleep well. Some people may have muscle cramps or loss of appetite or may feel tired. In studies these were usually mild and temporary
Side Effects
ARICEPT is well tolerated but may not be for everyone. People at risk for stomach ulcers or who take certain other medicines should tell their doctors because serious stomach problems, such as bleeding, may get worse. Some people who take ARICEPT may experience fainting.
In studies, side effects were usually mild and temporary.
Some people may:
* Have nausea
* Vomit
* Experience diarrhea
* Experience bruising
* Not sleep well
* Have muscle cramps
* Lose their appetite
* Feel tired
If you are concerned about side effects from ARICEPT, talk with your doctor. A doctor can help by perhaps changing the way you take ARICEPT.
