Can Aricept Cause Diarrhea?

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite/weight loss, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, trouble sleeping, shakiness (tremor), or muscle cramps may occur as your body adjusts to the drug. These effects usually last 1-3 weeks and then lessen.

What are the side effects of taking donepezil?

Donepezil may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
  • nausea.
  • vomiting.
  • diarrhea.
  • loss of appetite.
  • weight loss.
  • frequent urination.
  • difficulty controlling urination.
  • muscle cramps.

Should Aricept be taken in the morning or at night?

Doctors recommend taking Aricept at night. Why does Aricept have to be taken at night? Aricept is taken at night because it can cause irregular or slow heartbeat for some patients, which can cause fainting. When it is taken at bedtime, patients are able to sleep through those side effects.

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