SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Aricept

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Aricept

Aricept has 60 Side Effects total
59 are Life Threatening
5 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Aricept

Aricept is also known by the generic name Donepezil USES: Donepezil is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease. It does not cure Alzheimer's disease, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the ability to function. This medication is an enzyme blocker that works by restoring the balance of natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain.

Aricept has 59 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - "Change of Life" Signs - Vasomotor Symptoms associated with Menopause is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Altered Interest in Having Sexual Intercourse - Libido Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Arthritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Brain Disease or Injury causing Inability to Communicate - Aphasia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Bronchitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Delusions - Delusional Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Diarrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Extreme Loss of Body Water - Dehydration is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Eye Irritation - Ocular Irritation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Frequent Urination - Increased Urinary Frequency is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Gas - Flatulence is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Heart Block is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Heart Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Infection of Genitals or Urinary Tract - Genitourinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Low Energy - Fatigue is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Nervous - Nervousness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Nightmares is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Bladder Control - Urinary Incontinence is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Sensation of Spinning or Whirling - Vertigo is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Unable to Control Bowel Movement - Fecal Incontinence is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Urination During the Night - Nocturia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Weight Loss is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

Critical Seriousness - Widening of Blood Vessels - Vasodilation of Blood Vessels is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aricept

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Aricept has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aricept

Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aricept

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aricept

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aricept

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aricept

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Aricept Drug-Drug Interactions

Aricept has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s): Aricept has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s). Aricept has interactions of moderate seriousness with 12 drug(s). Aricept has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Aricept has 10 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Aricept.

Aricept Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Atrioventricular Block - Atrioventricular Heart Block is a contraindication of Aricept.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Aricept.

NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer - Stomach Ulcer from Aspirin or Ibuprofen-Like Drugs is a contraindication of Aricept.

Sick Sinus Syndrome is a contraindication of Aricept.

Sinus Bradycardia is a contraindication of Aricept.

Contraindication Warnings

Bladder Outflow Obstruction - Blockage of Urinary Bladder is a contraindication of Aricept.

Bronchial Asthma - Asthma is a contraindication of Aricept.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease with Bronchospasms - Bronchi Muscle Spasm resulting from COPD is a contraindication of Aricept.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Aricept.

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Aricept.

Aricept has 10 related brands and strengths:

Aricept 10 Mg Tab Aricept 23 Mg Tab Aricept 5 Mg Tab Aricept Odt 10 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve Aricept Odt 5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve Donepezil 10 Mg Tab Donepezil 10 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve Donepezil 23 Mg Tab Donepezil 5 Mg Tab Donepezil 5 Mg Tab, Rapid Dissolve

Aricept - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include severe or persistent nausea/vomiting, excessive sweating, very slow heartbeat, slow or shallow breathing, seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.