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Contraindications for Aricept Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Aricept as follows: Do not take Aricept with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such as, hydrocodone and codeine, as these products can compound the drowsiness Aricept can cause, thus compromising safety and potentiating a serious risk for accidents and falls. A number of OTC cough medications and antihistamines, muscle relaxant medications, antidepressant medications, antipsychotics, and antianxiety medications, can potentiate the dizziness and confusion caused by Aricept and so, [...]

Side Effects of Aricept-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aricept as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Potentiation of acetylcholine action in the body, secondary to Aricept use, can result in disturbance in the neurotransmitter balance controlling the mood and behavior. This can result in increased risk of deterioration of mood disorders with worsening of clinical symptoms. Individuals can present with complaints such as, feeling low and depressed, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, gross appetite changes, impulsiveness, [...]

Side Effects of Aricept-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aricept as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Potentiation of acetylcholine action in the body, secondary to Aricept use, can result in reduced heart rate and low blood pressure. Hypotension can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus increasing the risk for fall and accidents. This side-effect of Aricept intake can lead to complications, especially in individuals with history of hypotension or taking medications to lower the heart rate, [...]

Side Effects of Aricept-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aricept as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Aricept use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of olanzapine with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Potentiation of acetylcholine action in the body, secondary to Aricept use, can result in increased bowel [...]

Side Effects of Aricept-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Aricept as follows: Musculoskeletal side-effects Aricept intake carries the risk of lowering the threshold for seizures, thereby, resulting in seizure activity, especially in individuals with history of the same. Aricept must be cautiously administered in individuals with seizure history, along with appropriate anti-seizure therapy in place. Aricept intake can also induce a life-threatening reaction called Neuroleptic malignant syndrome. Individuals taking Aricept can present with high fever, episodes [...]