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Aricept |
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- Description - |
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Aricept is one of the few drugs that can provide some relieffrom the symptoms of early Alzheimer's disease. (Cognex, Exelon,andReminyl are others.)Alzheimer's disease causes physical changes in the brain thatdisrupt theflow of information and interfere with memory, thinking, andbehavior.Aricept can temporarily improve brain function in some Alzheimer'ssufferers,although it does not halt the progress of the underlying disease. |
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Abnormal dreams,arthritis,bruising,depression,dizziness,fainting,frequent urination,headache,pain,sleepiness,weight loss |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Antispasmodic drugs such as Bentyl, Cogentin, and Pro-Banthine
Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine)
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Dexamethasone (Decadron)
Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Quinidine (Quinidex)
Rifampin (Rifadin, Rifamate)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group |
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235 East 42nd Street |
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New York, NY 10017-5755 |
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USA |
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