Aricept is often prescribed for the treatment of symptoms caused by Alzheimer's disease. This eMedTV segment further discusses Aricept and its effects, potential side effects, and general dosing information.
Aricept uses include the treatment of symptoms caused by Alzheimer's disease. As this eMedTV segment explains, Aricept can also be used to treat dementia symptoms and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Common Aricept side effects may include nausea, headache, and diarrhea. As this part of the eMedTV library explains, there are also potential side effects that may require medical attention, such as stomach pain, slow heartbeat, or seizures.
The suggested Aricept dosage for those who are starting treatment is 5 mg once daily, taken at bedtime. This eMedTV Web page offers other dosing guidelines and provides a list of tips and precautions for taking the medicine.
This section of the eMedTV site lists medicines (such as anticonvulsants and barbiturates, for example) that may potentially cause Aricept drug interactions. These interactions may increase the risk of developing side effects and other problems.
This eMedTV Web page contains a list of Aricept precautions and warnings, including information on who should not take the medicine, possible side effects (such as low blood pressure and seizures), and pregnancy risks.
Taking too much Aricept could result in symptoms such as nausea, sweating, and low blood pressure. This eMedTV selection talks about what to expect from an Aricept overdose and also includes information on the treatment options that are available.
This eMedTV segment explains that Aricept is not recommended during pregnancy, as it could potentially harm the unborn child. This article covers Aricept and pregnancy, and discusses why Aricept is classified as a pregnancy Category C drug.
As this eMedTV article explains, no studies have been done to see if Aricept passes through breast milk. This article takes a closer look at Aricept and breastfeeding, including information on whether it is safe to take the drug while nursing.
A generic Aricept will not be available until after the drug's patent expires in 2010. As this section of the eMedTV site explains, many companies make fake generic Aricept products, so beware of these substandard and potentially dangerous drugs.
