Aricep 5 MG Tablet Health Feed

Thanks Latest treatment of dementia a fter complete blood check n memory check. Treatment with donepezil n cerebroprotein hydrlysate n piracetam. Has given good results up to the complete recovery in some cases. If required Latest therapy called RTMS therapy can be given - daily sitting - for 30 minutes on dental chair. With Excitatory protocol if the facility is available in your area or you can come to us for the same.

Sleeplessness, loss of appetite, drowsiness, dizziness, muscles cramps, tremor, itching in skin, nausea etc are some side effects of donepezil. You can consult me at Lybrate for homoeopathic treatment and further guidance.

In dementia, behavioral problems are common, if you discuss the same with your treating doctor or any psychiatrist, they would give medication to reduce the irritability, argumentative behavior and improve sleep. Good luck.

You need to be thoroughly evaluated for cognitive deficits, Has MRI brain been taken. The psychiatrist must have treated you long to arrive at this combination, so discuss with him/ her the problems you have, am sure he/ she will be able to address them as well. Good luck.

Hi lybrate-user, one of the side effects of donepezil is hyponatremia, reduced pulse rate, urinary retention. There are other medications with less of these side effects.

It is sad to convey but symptoms you suggested are of disease progression and not because of side effects of on going medications.

Dear Manjeet,
It is really pathetic to see your father suffering like this.
However your doctor seems to be trying few medicines to make him peaceful and sleep better. Be patient and wait for the drugs to work.
Since he is already dementing, he does not need much sleep. As age advances, one needs less time for sleep.
A bright light like day time and warmth will help sometimes - worth trying.

Treat bipolar disorder from psychiatrist. If feature of dementia are appearing then start tab aricep 5mg daily.

Yes. Nausea and vomiting can be side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors and donepezil (donetaz) is one of the cholinesterase inhibitors. It would be advisable to start at a lower dose which is available as Donepezil 5 mg tablet. There are other alternatives too. Please discuss with your doctor who prescribed it or you contact me for further advise.

He might be having dementia as well with parkinson disease, tab donepezil might help, consult a psychiatrist nearby for help