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Available by prescription only.
Medication information
Prescription
Donepezil
For Alzheimer's disease — cognitive enhancer
Donepezil (Aricept) is used in Alzheimer's disease to slow cognitive decline. Effects are modest; not all patients respond. Taken at bedtime.
How the pharmacy helps
We carry 5 mg and 10 mg tablets, plus orally disintegrating tablets for patients who cannot swallow.
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Available by prescription only.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Aricept Donepezil | 10mg | Tablet | Active |
Improvement is often subtle — fewer "off" days, slower decline. The prescriber will reassess.
Nausea, vivid dreams, slow heart rate. Taking at bedtime helps with daytime nausea.
Cognitive decline can return rapidly after stopping. Discuss before discontinuing.
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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