Donepezil HCL Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
diarrhea If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
cramps difficulty sleeping nausea vomiting INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
arthritis fainting dizziness low energy decreased appetite an increased need to urinate often If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
nightmares depression bruising under the skin drowsiness pain weight loss headache RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i
dehydration anemia delusions aggressive behavior neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a reaction characterized by fever, muscle rigidity and confusion clouding of the lens of the eye called cataracts blurred vision high blood pressure a type of slowed heart rhythm disorder called heart block torsades de pointes, a type of abnormal heart rhythm atrial fibrillation slow heartbeat prolonged QT interval on EKG heart failure low blood pressure bleeding of the stomach or intestines a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome hives a condition with muscle tissue breakdown called rhabdomyolysis seizures excessive sweating loss of muscle coordination fluid retention in the legs, feet, arms or hands aphasia, a loss of the ability to speak and understand language trouble breathing chest pain gas the inability to control a bowel movement stomach cramps nervousness a feeling of pins and needles on skin a type of significant allergic skin reaction called DRESS syndrome If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i
mood changes altered interest in having sexual intercourse eye irritation widening of blood vessels bronchitis an infection of the genitals or urinary tract itching mental status changes sensation of spinning or whirling muscle tremors involuntary leakage of urine urination during the night abnormal liver function tests irritability drug-induced hot flashes Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.
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