Usage, Directions, Indication and Instructions

This is used to treat dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality) associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD; a brain disease that slowly destroys the memory and the ability to think, learn, communicate and handle daily activities). This postpones the worsening of Alzheimer's symptoms for 6 to 12 months in about half of the people who take it. For many, the improvement is minimal, yet worthwhile. Anecdotal evidence suggests that a small percentage of people may benefit more dramatically from this med.

Adverse Reactions, Precautions and Warning

Although generally well-tolerated, the most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, increased frequency of bowel movements, vomiting, bruising, sleep disturbance, muscle cramps, loss of appetite, fatigue, and fainting. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding; an ulcer, asthma, or obstructive pulmonary disease (chronic bronchitis or emphysema), or heart disease. People at risk for ulcers should tell their doctors because their condition may get worse.

Dosage and Administration

The 5mg is usually taken once a day, in the evening at bedtime, with or without food. This may be increased to 10mg/day after at least 1 month. The maximum does is 10mg/day. Take this at around the same time every day and take exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Important

This helps control the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease but does not cure it. Continue taking this even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

Take only under doctors directions.

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Aricept® is a registered brand name of Eisai Co., Ltd.

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