How ARICEPT® (donepezil HCl tablets) May Work

How ARICEPT Is Thought to Work

When someone has Alzheimer's disease, nerve cells die in areas of the brain that are vital to cognition, which may include memory, judgment, thinking and other mental abilities. Connections between nerve cells are disrupted. In addition, there are lower levels of some of the chemicals in the brain that carry messages back and forth between nerve cells.

Find out what side effects to expect with ARICEPT

ARICEPT® (donepezil HCl tablets) is indicated for the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.

Important Safety Information

ARICEPT is well tolerated but may not be for everyone. People at risk for stomach ulcers or who take certain other medicines should tell their doctors because serious stomach problems, such as bleeding, may get worse.

Some people who take ARICEPT may experience fainting.

Some people may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bruising, or not sleep well. Some people may have muscle cramps or loss of appetite or may feel tired. In studies these were usually mild and temporary.

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