What meds should not be taken with donepezil?
What meds should not be taken with donepezil?
Check all prescription and nonprescription medicine labels carefully since many medications contain pain relievers/fever reducers (NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen) that if taken together with donepezil may increase your risk for stomach/intestinal bleeding.
What drugs should not be taken with Aricept?
There may be an interaction between donepezil and any of the following:
- aclidinium.
- amiodarone.
- antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine, doxylamine, diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, loratadine)
- antipsychotics (e.g., chlorpromazine, clozapine, haloperidol, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone)
- atropine.
- azelastine.
What are contraindications of donepezil?
Who should not take DONEPEZIL HCL?
- neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a reaction characterized by fever, muscle rigidity and confusion.
- atrioventricular block, a type of slow heart rhythm disorder.
- sick sinus syndrome.
- sinus bradycardia.
- asthma.
- stomach or intestinal ulcer.
- bleeding of the stomach or intestines.
Can donepezil be taken with NSAIDs?
Taking donepezil with painkillers It is usually OK to take paracetamol with donepezil. Do not take anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs), such as aspirin or ibuprofen, without checking with a doctor first.
Can donepezil and atorvastatin be taken together?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between Aricept and Lipitor.
How do you know if donepezil is working?
It takes at least 2 weeks for Aricept to start working. It may take a few weeks or months before you notice any improvement in cognitive function (ability to think and remember). It’s important to know that you may not notice any improvement with Aricept.
When should donepezil be stopped?
These medications should be stopped if the desired effects—stabilizing cognitive and functional status—are not perceived within a reasonable time, such as 12 weeks. In some cases, stopping cholinesterase inhibitor therapy may cause negative effects on cognition and neuropsychiatric symptoms.
