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Generic name: donepezil (oral) [ doe-NEP-e-zil ] Brand names: Aricept, Aricept ODT
Generic Status Lower-cost
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Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease
Donepezil hydrochloride is indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type
Urinary tract blockage or difficult urination—Donepezil may make these conditions worse
Donepezil hydrochloride tablets, USP are
Related/similar drugs donepezil, memantine, Aricept, Namenda, rivastigmine, Exelon Proper use of donepezil
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The most common side effects associated with donepezil are headache, generalized pain, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, muscle cramping, joint
Donepezil most commonly causes stomach-related side effects, such as nausea, diarrhea, and appetite changes
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Generic donepezil is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
increased heart rate and breathing
It usually takes at least a month for donepezil to start working, but it can take longer for some people
You'll get a follow-up appointment so your doctor can check how well the medicine is working
Do not use this medicine if the pouch seal is broken, or if the patch is cut, damaged, or changed in any way
A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name don· ep· e· zil ˌdän-ˈep-ə-zil
There are 474 drugs known to interact with donepezil, along with 8 disease interactions
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