Donepezil : Before Using - Aricept, E2020

Donepezil - Systemic

Brand Names

Aricept, E2020 Donepezil *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For donepezil, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to donepezil, or to biperiden - Akineton, bupivacaine - Marcaine, methylphenidate - Ritalin, paroxetine - Paxil, rifabutin - Mycobutin, or trihexyphenidyl - Artane. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Studies have not been done in pregnant women. However, studies in pregnant pets have shown that donepezil may cause unwanted effects on the offspring when the mother is given doses many times higher than the human dose. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether donepezil passes into breast milk. Because of the possibility of serious unwanted effects in the nursing infant, it is important that you discuss the use of this drug with your family doctor if you wish to breast-feed.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of donepezil in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

In studies done to date that have included older adults, some side effects of donepezil have been shown to occur more frequently in elderly people than in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking donepezil, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " medication.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of donepezil. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Asthma or
Lung disease
Peptic ulcers, or history of
Seizures, or history of
Urinary tract blockage Donepezil may make these conditions worse

Heart problems Donepezil may have unwanted effects on heart rate

Liver problems Higher blood levels of donepezil may result and increase the risk of side effects