Pronunciation: doe NEP e zil
Brand: Aricept, Aricept ODT
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with L160
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 5
10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with 10
23 mg, round, white, imprinted with T004
23 mg, round, red, imprinted with C26
5 mg, round, blue, imprinted with HH 205
10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with HH 210
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with X, 11
10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with X, 12
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with ARICEPT, 5
10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with ARICEPT, 10
23 mg, round, red, imprinted with 23, ARICEPT
5 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with RC25
10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with RC26
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with ZF14
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with ZF15
10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with ARICEPT, 10
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with ARICEPT, 5
10 mg, round, yellow, imprinted with TEVA, 739
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with b 152
23 mg, round, pink, imprinted with M, D N
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with 5
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with SG, 139
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with TEVA, 738
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with b, 151
10 mg, round, yellow, orange, imprinted with 251, U
5 mg, round, white, orange, imprinted with 250, U
Donepezil is used to help improve mental function in people with Alzheimer's disease.
Donepezil does not work the same in all people. Some people taking this medicine have improved mental function, while others may have unchanged or even worsening mental function.
Donepezil is not a cure for Alzheimer's disease. This condition will progress over time, even in people who take donepezil.
Donepezil may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to donepezil or certain other drugs. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medicines.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You may take donepezil with or without food.
Swallow the regular tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Remove an orally disintegrating tablet from the package only when you are ready to take the medicine. Place the tablet in your mouth and allow it to dissolve, without chewing. Swallow several times as the tablet dissolves. After the tablet dissolves completely, drink a glass of water.
If you need surgery or dental work, tell the surgeon or dentist ahead of time that you are using donepezil. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
You should not stop using donepezil without your doctor's advice.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include severe nausea, vomiting, drooling, sweating, blurred vision, feeling light-headed, slow heartbeat, shallow breathing, muscle weakness, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
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.
Ask your doctor before taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac, indomethacin, 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 herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
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.
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