Exelon is a medicine used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. This eMedTV article describes the various forms of Exelon available, explains how it works, and offers dosing information for the drug.
Loss of appetite, nausea, and shakiness are some of the most commonly reported Exelon side effects. This eMedTV segment also lists rare but possible side effects of the drug, as well as serious problems that may require immediate medical attention.
Weight loss appears to be a possible side effect of Exelon. This segment from the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at Exelon and weight loss, including information on how common this side effect appears to be and what you can do about it.
Exelon uses are concerned with treating mild to moderate dementia due to Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. This eMedTV Web page explains how the medication works for both conditions and discusses some of the common off-label Exelon uses.
A person's Exelon dosage typically begins at a low dose and then is slowly increased. This eMedTV resource offers Exelon dosing recommendations for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's dementia and also provides general dosing tips and precautions.
NSAIDs, anticholinergic medications, and cholinergic drugs may cause Exelon drug interactions. This eMedTV page lists specific products that fall under these drug classes and describes the potential effects of these negative Exelon drug interactions.
Before using Exelon, tell your doctor if you have asthma, epilepsy, or allergies. This eMedTV page lists other conditions you should tell your doctor about before taking Exelon. Warnings and precautions on who should not use Exelon are also included.
Reported symptoms of an Exelon overdose include seizures, muscle weakness, and increased salivation. This eMedTV article lists other potential symptoms of an overdose and explains what you should do if an Exelon overdose occurs.
Exelon is probably safe for pregnant women, but it is unlikely that a woman of that age would use the drug. This eMedTV page offers more information on Exelon and pregnancy, and describes the clinical studies that were conducted on pregnant animals.
At this time, it is unknown whether Exelon is safe for breastfeeding women. This part of the eMedTV archives includes more information about Exelon and breastfeeding, and explains whether the drug passes through breast milk.
Currently, generic Exelon capsules are the only generic form of the medication available. This eMedTV page lists the various strengths and manufacturers of generic Exelon capsules and explains why other Exelon products are not available as generics.
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