Aricept Medicine – Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

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Aricept Medicine – Uses, Dosage and Side Effects

Aricept Dosage

Adults-5 milligrams (mg) taken at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose usually is not more than 10 mg a day. Children-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Uses of Aricept

Aricept is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease. Aricept may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. Alzheimer’s disease causes physical changes in the brain that disrupt the flow of information and interfere with memory, thinking, and behavior. Aricept can temporarily improve brain function in some Alzheimer’s sufferers, although it does not halt the progress of the underlying disease.

Side Effects of Aricept

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. upset stomach

* diarrhea

* difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

* vomiting

* muscle cramps

* excessive tiredness

* loss of appetite

* pain

* headache

* dizziness

* weight loss

* depression

* abnormal dream

* fainting

* slow heartbeat

* black and tarry stools

* red blood in stools

* bloody vomit

* vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds

* difficulty urinating

* seizures

Drug Interaction :-

Drugs with anti-cholinergic properties that can cross into the brain, such as atropine, benztropine (Cogentin), and trihexyphenidyl (Artane) counteract the effects of donepezil and should be avoided during therapy with donepezil.

Overdose

Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately. Overdosage with cholinesterase inhibitors can result in cholinergic crisis characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, salivation, sweating, bradycardia, hypotension, respiratory depression, collapse and convulsions.

Precautions : Should be used with caution in patients with:

* Heart problems – may have unwanted effects on heart rate

* Liver problems – Higher blood levels of donepezil may result and increase the chance of side effects

* Asthma or, lung disease or peptic ulcers, or history of or seizures, or history of or urinary tract blockage – Donepezil may make these conditions worse

By: ashu

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Looking More Closely At Adhd Medicine And The Side Effects

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Looking More Closely At Adhd Medicine And The Side Effects

The popular ADHD drug Strattera which is now widely prescribed in Australia and America has had a mixed press. The two most serious side effects from Strattera are connected with possible liver damage and also some neurological problems. Ironic, isn’t it, that we are talking about neurological side effects of a drug used to cure a mental disorder!

It is strange (and a little disturbing) that doctors and pharmacologists are not quite sure how Strattera works ! What we do know is that it can increase levels of dopamine in the brain which determines not only our mood but also how we make decisions which control our impulsivity and improves our concentration.

Strattera has some advantages over the other ADHD drugs in that it is NOT a psychostimulant and therefore is not classed as Class II substance. There seem to be fewer side effects than Ritalin but in my view they are serious and any parent should look at these closely before deciding to opt for this medication or an alternative. At this point, I should state that an ADHD homeopathic cure will have no adverse effects on your child’s health. He or she will be calmer and happier and there is absolutely no risk. This is in stark contrast to the Russian roulette of Strattera side effects.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had to step in once again and issue a warning to be put on the Strattera medicine boxes. This warning states quite clearly that one of the side effects from Strattera is that it may trigger suicidal thoughts in children who are taking the drug.

I read a blog entry recently about a seven year old boy who had been put on Strattera. He became obsessed with hallucinatory thoughts and was convinced that his school was going to be blown up. He became so frightened that he refused to go to school. It also took several weeks for him to get the drug out of his system. Other side effects from Strattera include loss of appetite, sleepiness and nausea.

There are many question marks about Strattera side effects. The stresses and strain of having to help a child with ADHD can put many marriages under stress because all the players in the family game get tired and irritable. This is when empathy dissolves into thin air and insults and irritation take over. Why not find out about a treatment that will not only help your child but also could save your marriage. You want your child to be happy and serene and to learn how to cope with his disorder but without paying an enormous price in losing your loved ones. Find out more about this ADHD alternative therapy and forget the side effects from Strattera which could only cause more problems than it actually solves.

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The Effects of High Blood Pressure and the Side Effects of High Blood Pressure Medicine

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The Effects of High Blood Pressure and the Side Effects of High Blood Pressure Medicine

There is no disguising the fact and it is certainly one that should not be denied but there are considerable side effects of both having High Blood Pressure (and these can be lethal) and also considerable side effects of High Blood Pressure Medicine as well.

A lot of people confuse the two with each other and to be brutally blunt this does no one any good at all.

The purpose of this article is to concentrate by and large on the side effects of the medication taken for High Blood Pressure (HBP) and the treatment programmes embarked upon. The majority of this revolves around the side effects of the various drugs that are prescribed for the HBP.

If we break these down into the categories of the medication prescribed.

Thiazide Diuretics

By and large the main side effects of this class of medication are thirst, Muscle cramps, and potential digestive upsets such as diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting or abdominal pain. The levels of salts in the blood stream can be disturbed and the main side effects of diuretics i.e. the one thing they were designed to do is that they make you go to the toilet more often.

Occasionally Doctors might pick up via routine blood tests that your White Cell count might be lower than normal, your Blood uric acid levels might be raised (one of the potential causes of gout) and you might develop a rash.

Lastly two things. The first is that due to the ability to lower Blood Pressure fairly rapidly some patients have reported that fact they can sometimes get dizzy when they stand up. Secondly these drugs can affect a mans ability to have or sustain an erection. However if this is picked up on by your Doctor this condition is not only treatable but reversible as well.

Beta Blockers

With some Beta Blockers such as the drug Atenolol the side effects are as follows. You can develop excessive headaches, your pulse becomes slower, you develop a dry mouth and you become tired more easily with accompanying mood changes. The digestive problems and the dizziness reported above is also a potential problem with these Beta Blockers plus further side effects are excessive spasms of the blood vessels in the fingers and toes in cold weather and also an increase in the incidence of attacks of cramp in the calf muscles.

Calcium Channel Blockers

With these drugs and examples being amlodipine, the side effects are as follows. An increase in the number of Headaches. A rash and increased blood flow to the skin resulting in feelings of flushing. An increased amount of fatigue and nausea; dizziness and some incidences of fluid retention i.e. puffy ankles. Finally an overall loss of power and strength, an enlargement of the gums and a reversible inability for a man to have an erection.

Now it has to be stressed that all of the above side effects are not mandatory and that is to say that not everyone suffers from them it is purely a case of the fact that HBP Patients have been known to report these side effects and they have been medically checked out.

Elsewhere we plan to analyse the side effects of taking ACE Inhibitors and Alpha Blockers.

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