Generic name: donepezil
Aricept tablet is available in three strengths: 5 milligrams (mg), 10 mg, and
Research leading to the development of donepezil began in 1983, at Eisai, and in 1996, Eisai received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for
Strength (s): 23MG [ RLD] [ AB]
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Donepezil
Approval: 1996
Aricept (donepezil) is a brand-name prescription drug used to treat dementia related to Alzheimer’s disease
Donepezil is used to treat dementia (memory loss and mental changes) associated with mild, moderate, or severe Alzheimer's disease
moderate to severe
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS ARICEPT is supplied as filmcoated, round tablets containing 5 mg, 10 mg, or 23 mg of donepezil - hydrochloride
Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
Do not change your dose or stop taking Aricept ODT without your doctor's advice
A food effect study has not been conducted with ARICEPT ODT; however, the effect of food with ARICEPT ODT is expected to be
Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor
Despite the lack of added value and the unfavorable side effect profile, the Food and Drug Administration approved the marketing of Aricept 23 mg
This drug can interact with other medications and some supplements
Rivastigmine (Exelon®): approved for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s as well as mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease
approved patient labeling
USES: Donepezil is used to treat confusion related to Alzheimer's disease
Of the total drug interactions, 11 are major, 334 are moderate, and 129 are minor
The rates of discontinuation from controlled clinical trials of ARICEPT® due to adverse events for the ARICEPT® 5 mg/day treatment groups were comparable to those of placebo-treatment groups at approximately 5%