Aricept Side Effects (Cont.)

Aricept Side Effects to Report

There are a number of side effects with Aricept that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider. These side effects include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Severe diarrhea
  • Severe nausea or vomiting
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Stomach pain
  • Changes in vision or balance
  • Fainting spells
  • Nervousness or agitation
  • Uncontrollable movements
  • Slow heartbeat
  • Difficulty passing urine
  • Worsening of asthma
  • Seizures
  • Stomach ulcers or intestinal ulcers
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, such as an unexplained rash, hives, itching, swelling of the mouth or throat, wheezing, or difficulty breathing.
       

Rare Aricept Side Effects

During clinical trials, there were also other side effects that occurred in less than 2 percent of people taking Aricept. For these side effects, it is difficult to tell whether they were actually caused by the medication or something else. These possible Aricept side effects include, but are not limited to:
 

Aricept Side Effects: Summary

It is possible that you may experience some of the Aricept side effects explained above or none at all. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have a side effect from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects or have any problems while taking Aricept. Also, tell your healthcare provider if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be an Aricept side effect, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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