Aricept

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GENERIC NAME: DONEPEZIL
POSSIBLE NAMES FOR THIS DRUG:
Aricept Tablets
Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets

COMMON USES: This medicine is a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used to treat loss of memory and thinking ability associated with Alzheimer's disease.

HOW TO USE THIS MEDICINE: Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.

TAKE THIS MEDICINE in the evening, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.

STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.

IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and you are taking 1 dose daily at bedtime, skip the missed dose.

DO NOT take the dose in the morning or take 2 doses at once.

CAUTIONS: THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine.

DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE without contacting your doctor. Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using this medicine.

BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS: SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, muscle or joint pain, sleeplessness, dizziness, drowsiness, or unusual dreams. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

BEFORE USING THIS MEDICINE: INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.

OVERDOSE: IF OVERDOSE IS SUSPECTED, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea, vomiting, sweating, slow pulse, dizziness, lightheadedness, slow breathing, and seizures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed.

DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.

IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.

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