Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Rivastigmine patch as follows:
Central nervous system side-effects
- Increased acetylcholine activity with Rivastigmine patch use can result in lowering of seizure threshold and precipitation of seizure activity. Individuals with history of seizures can be at increased risk for this side-effect with use of Rivastigmine patch.
Cholinergic side-effects
- Rivastigmine patch works by promoting the activity of acetylcholine, which is a neurotransmitter that helps to promote memory and cognition.
- Most of the side-effects of Rivastigmine patch are secondary to the promotion of acetylcholine in other parts of the body.
