Description:
Chemical Name: DONEPEZIL (doh-NEP-eh-zil)
Aricept is used to treat the symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Donepezil will not cure Alzheimer's disease, and it will not stop the disease from getting worse.
Cautions:
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medication includes diarrhea, loss of appetite, muscle cramps, nausea, trouble in sleeping, unusual tiredness or weakness and vomiting.