GENERIC ARICEPT
Active Ingredient: Donepezil Hydrochloride Dose: 5mg, 10mg Tablet
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Aricept improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine (ah see til KO leen). People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning.

Aricept is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.

Aricept may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Aricept?

Do not take Aricept if you are allergic to donepezil.

Before taking Aricept, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• a heart rhythm disorder such as "sick sinus syndrome" (slow heartbeats);

• a history of stomach ulcers;

• an enlarged prostate or urination problems;

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder; or

• asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take Aricept.

FDA pregnancy category C. Aricept may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether Aricept passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Aricept without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take Aricept?

Take Aricept exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking Aricept. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Aricept can be taken with or without food or milk.

To take donepezil orally disintegrating tablet (Aricept ODT):

• Keep the tablet in its blister pack until you are ready to take the medicine. Open the package and peel or cut the backing from the tablet blister. Do not push a tablet through the backing or you may damage the tablet.

• Using dry hands, remove the tablet and place it in your mouth. It will begin to dissolve right away.

• Do not swallow the tablet whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.

• Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. After the tablet dissolves completely, drink a glass of water.

Aricept is usually taken at bedtime. Follow your doctor's instructions. Store Aricept at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include severe nausea, vomiting, drooling, sweating, blurred vision, feeling light-headed, slow heartbeat, shallow breathing, muscle weakness, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

What should I avoid while taking Aricept?

Aricept can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.