Cogiton (άλλο όνομα Aricept)

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

asthma or other lung disease

difficulty passing urine

head injury

heart disease, slow heartbeat

liver disease

Parkinson's disease

seizures (convulsions)

stomach or intestinal disease, ulcers or stomach bleeding

an unusual or allergic reaction to donepezil, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

pregnant or trying to get pregnant

breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You may take this medicine with or without food. Take this medicine at regular intervals. This medicine is usually taken before bedtime. Do not take it more often than directed. Continue to take your medicine even if you feel better. Do not stop taking except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
Contact your health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is less than four hours to your next dose, take only that dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

atropine

benztropine

bethanechol

carbamazepine

dexamethasone

dicyclomine

glycopyrrolate

hyoscyamine

pratropiumv

traconazole or ketoconazole

medicines for motion sickness

NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen

other medicines for Alzheimer's disease

oxybutynin

phenobarbital

phenytoin

quinidine

rifampin, rifabutin or rifapentine

trihexyphenidyl

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check with your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

changes in vision

feeling faint or lightheaded, falls

problems with balance

slow heartbeat, or palpitations

stomach pain

unusual bleeding or bruising, red or purple spots on the skin

vomiting

weight loss

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

diarrhea, especially when starting treatment

headache

ndigestion or heartburn

loss of appetite

muscle cramps

nausea

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.