Usual Adult Dose for Alzheimer’s Disease:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day, in the evening prior to retiring
Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease:
-Maintenance dose: 10 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on an initial dose of 5 mg once a day for 4 to 6 weeks
Moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease:
-Maintenance dose: 23 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on a dose of 10 mg once a day for at least 3 months
Comments: A higher dose of 10 mg may or may not provide a statistically significantly greater clinical benefit than a 5 mg dose. Prescriber and patient’s preference should be considered.
Uses: For mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s type dementia
What other drugs will affect donepezil?
Ask your doctor before taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, (Advil, Motrin), (Aleve), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac, , meloxicam, and others. Using an NSAID with donepezil may increase your risk of stomach ulcer.
Other drugs may affect donepezil, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Further information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Copyright 1996-2018 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 4.01.
The content of Holevn is solely for the purpose of providing information about Thuốc Donepezil and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please contact your nearest doctor or clinic, hospital for advice. We do not accept liability if the patient arbitrarily uses the drug without following a doctor’s prescription.
Reference from: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/donepezil.html
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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
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loss of appetite;
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muscle pain;
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sleep problems (insomnia); or
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feeling tired.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Donepezil dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Alzheimer’s Disease:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day, in the evening prior to retiring
Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease:
-Maintenance dose: 10 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on an initial dose of 5 mg once a day for 4 to 6 weeks
Moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease:
-Maintenance dose: 23 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on a dose of 10 mg once a day for at least 3 months
Comments: A higher dose of 10 mg may or may not provide a statistically significantly greater clinical benefit than a 5 mg dose. Prescriber and patient’s preference should be considered.
Uses: For mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s type dementia
What other drugs will affect donepezil?
Ask your doctor before taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, (Advil, Motrin), (Aleve), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac, , meloxicam, and others. Using an NSAID with donepezil may increase your risk of stomach ulcer.
Other drugs may affect donepezil, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Further information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Copyright 1996-2018 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 4.01.
The content of Holevn is solely for the purpose of providing information about Thuốc Donepezil and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please contact your nearest doctor or clinic, hospital for advice. We do not accept liability if the patient arbitrarily uses the drug without following a doctor’s prescription.
Reference from: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/donepezil.html
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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
-
loss of appetite;
-
muscle pain;
-
sleep problems (insomnia); or
-
feeling tired.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Donepezil dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Alzheimer’s Disease:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day, in the evening prior to retiring
Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease:
-Maintenance dose: 10 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on an initial dose of 5 mg once a day for 4 to 6 weeks
Moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease:
-Maintenance dose: 23 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on a dose of 10 mg once a day for at least 3 months
Comments: A higher dose of 10 mg may or may not provide a statistically significantly greater clinical benefit than a 5 mg dose. Prescriber and patient’s preference should be considered.
Uses: For mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s type dementia
What other drugs will affect donepezil?
Ask your doctor before taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, (Advil, Motrin), (Aleve), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac, , meloxicam, and others. Using an NSAID with donepezil may increase your risk of stomach ulcer.
Other drugs may affect donepezil, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Further information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Copyright 1996-2018 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 4.01.
The content of Holevn is solely for the purpose of providing information about Thuốc Donepezil and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please contact your nearest doctor or clinic, hospital for advice. We do not accept liability if the patient arbitrarily uses the drug without following a doctor’s prescription.
Reference from: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/donepezil.html
-
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
-
loss of appetite;
-
muscle pain;
-
sleep problems (insomnia); or
-
feeling tired.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Donepezil dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Alzheimer’s Disease:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day, in the evening prior to retiring
Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease:
-Maintenance dose: 10 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on an initial dose of 5 mg once a day for 4 to 6 weeks
Moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease:
-Maintenance dose: 23 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on a dose of 10 mg once a day for at least 3 months
Comments: A higher dose of 10 mg may or may not provide a statistically significantly greater clinical benefit than a 5 mg dose. Prescriber and patient’s preference should be considered.
Uses: For mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s type dementia
What other drugs will affect donepezil?
Ask your doctor before taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, (Advil, Motrin), (Aleve), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac, , meloxicam, and others. Using an NSAID with donepezil may increase your risk of stomach ulcer.
Other drugs may affect donepezil, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Further information
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Copyright 1996-2018 Cerner Multum, Inc. Version: 4.01.
The content of Holevn is solely for the purpose of providing information about Thuốc Donepezil and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please contact your nearest doctor or clinic, hospital for advice. We do not accept liability if the patient arbitrarily uses the drug without following a doctor’s prescription.
Reference from: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/donepezil.html