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I just like to know what this pill is because friend mind take a pill like this ## Hi Misty, Based on my research, the pill in which you are describing is Donepezil Hydrochloride (10 mg). Its main therapeutic use is in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease where it is used to increase levels of cortical acetylcholine. More details about this medication are available at: I hope this helps!

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Oblong light peach color tablet with FL in one side and 5 in the other side, in dented in the middle. ## I located the oblong tablet in description to be Namenda (5 mg). It is approved for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. To view more information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you. ## I found 2 of these in the basement of my dad's house. The Namenda description above makes sense as he was always scared of Alzheimer's and had quite a bit of memory loss at the age of 87. His mother had Alzheimer's.

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Is TEVA 739 peach colored pill, genic for Aricept 10 MG ## Yes, tablet with the marking TEVA 739 does contain 10mgs of Donepezil and is a generic for Aricept. Learn more Donepezil details here. Did your pharmacy give you different tablets than you used to get? ## i have purchased donepezil hydochloride tablets, for university studies as my teacher recommended them for the class, i was wondering how many you take a day, the tablets that i have are 10mg, your help is much appreciated.. thankyou ## I started taking Donepezil, 5mg for 5 days then my doctor increased dose to 10mg. The morning after the 10mg pill, I became nauseous, and severely weakened. So much so that I when to the emergency room. Passed a black stool, only once. Hospital MD gave me medication for nausea. I stopped taking ...

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think this may be dementia drug? Could be W312 as not clear which way up letter is. ## A round, yellow tablet with the W 312 marking contains 10mgs of Donepezil, the active ingredient in Aricept, which is used to treat Alzheimer's. Learn more Donepezil details here. Where did you find it?

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I've have been feeling confused, weak, have had headaches and have vomited... ## Here's the monograph listing with more information for you: How long have you been taking it? Most side effects usually wear off in a few weeks, if they last longer please speak to your doctor. ## Verwon---How do I take myself off this med. my NEW doctor put me on it after a seizure because of memory and that was a year ago I had a seizure because I went off pain med.all at once. thanks

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Really need to know Wat these pills are. Would b grateful for anyone's help. Thanks. ## The pill is medium size orange/pink with the number 10 on one side and blank on the other. It was found and I need to knoow what it is ## Hello, The pill you are describing is Donepezil Hydrochloride (10 mg). Its main therapeutic use is in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease where it is used to increase levels of cortical acetylcholine. More details about this medication are available at: Please post back if you have any more questions.

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I believe seniors WILL get Dementia more rapidly by not being able to keep their teeth clean, etc. We must have Medicare and Medi - Cal put this back in their insurances as seniors need help with their teeth just as much as a child does. This is not right or fair. Do you know the paid a senior can also go through? I think you should see that this comes to an end before we are all Hitler's. ## Proper hygiene is certainly a top priority for most human beings these days. Not to come off blunt, but I believe preventative measures for good health are more important than treatment options for those who choose not to take care of themselves (i.e. not brushing their teeth, showering, etc). What ever happened to eating your fruits and vegetables, exercising daily, meditating, & socializi...

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Wife diagnosed with Parkinsons disease on Jan 16, 2006. She takes Sinmet, Namenda, Citalopram HBR (your manufacture), Exelon, Vitamin D, Vitamin B, and Ibuprophen. About 20+ pills a day. She has a terrible time taking your pills (1 and 1/2 20 mg tablets at breakfast). For some reason the Citalopram sticks to her tongue and she simply doesn't seem to be able to get them down. The other pills are not very difficult. I've tried apple sauce, yogurt, honey, juice, water, grinding them up into a powder (pills do not pulverize and many granules remain in the glass). She eats a normal amount of food; slowly but normal quantity. How can I help her swallow the Citalopram pills from you? Loran K. {edited for privacy} ## This website is not the manufacturer of any prescription medication, n...

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A small white pill with the number 5 on one side and nothing on the other side ## Hi Joann, The white pill you are describing is identified as Donepezil Hydrochloride (5 mg). Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited Its main therapeutic use is in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease where it is used to increase levels of cortical acetylcholine. Learn More: Donepezil Details I hope this helps!

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EXELON PATCH RESULTS ## What is Excelon and what are the side effects? ## The Exelon patch contains the active ingredient Rivastigamine, it is use to treat dementia associated with Alzheimers and Parkinson's Disease. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea and vomiting. You can read more about this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Are there withdrawal symptoms to be aware of in stopping the exelon patch cold turkey. It has been an awful experience and we decided to stop it over the weekend. ## my mother was put on exelon. tolerated the lower dose, placed on higher patch dose. she has gotten worse over the course of several weeks...while i don't believe she has alzheimers and was not diagnosed with it, it now seems the wrong "drug&#...

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Is there Any drug interaction between aricept and lidoderrm? Thanks ## I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between these two medications. In most cases, you really don't absorb much of the Lidocaine in the Lidoderm, since it's a topical treatment. Learn more Lidoderm details here. Learn more Aricept details here. However, you might want to check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be certain. Are there any other comments or questions? ## Thank you so much for your reply.

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I know this is a prescription. I think it is a sleeping aid. Small pink/peach/ round pill/not scored /10 on one side nothing on other side ## The closest I've found to this description, so far, is a 10mg Donepezil tablet, a generic for Aricept, which is most commonly used to Alzheimer's Disease. Learn more Donepezil details here. Is the number printed on the pill, or etched into it?

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donep 5 my memory is lossing. i take donep 5 for one month.it increased.but as soon as i discontinued my memory become more dull.so whether the. medine to be taken and for how many days' ## The benefits to cognition with Donepezil have only been shown to be very slight and it is known that they do not last, once the medication is discontinued. Learn more Donepezil details here. What are you current medical conditions? Do you take any other medications?

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Sold as replacement for Donepezil HCL 10 MG Tablet for treatment of Alzheimers ## The tablet with the marking TEVA 739 does indeed contain 10mgs of Donepezil, which is the active ingredient in Aricept. Learn more Donepezil details here. Did your pharmacy not inform you of the switch?

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What drug have you Hd good experience? ## Lewys body dementia. For the past six years my wife has been diagnosed with epilepsy, parkinsons, and most recently LBD. /During these six years she has been prescribed numerous drugs that did little to alleviate her dementia. During past year, has been taken off all drugs with the best results yet. She is now has halucinations and has been prescribed Sorequel the side results of which scare us. Any comment? Thanks. ## What type of doctor is she seeing? This can be very hard to treat and the doctor doing the treating really needs to be someone that's very knowledgable about LBD, the medications that can be used and the possible reactions to them that may occur. Learn more LBD details here. The article that I linked to above flat out states t...

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I FOUND A LITTLE WHITE PILL THAT HAS G ON ONE SIDE AND 5 ON THE OTHER SIDE. PLEASE HELP ME, I FOUND THIS PILL IN MY TEENAGE SON'S ROOM! I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IF YOU COULD GIVE ME SOME INFORMATION ON WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT'S FOR. THANK YOU SO MUCH! LOUIE ## A small, white tablet with this marking is listed as containing 5mgs of Donepezil, the active ingredient in Aricept, which is commonly used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Learn more Donepezil details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Tablets for short term memory ## Did you mean to ask about the medication Aricept, which contains the active ingredient Donepezil? If so, it is a specialty drug that's used to help manage some of the symptoms of Alzheimer's and improve cognition. However, it has not been shown to help short term memory of those who do not suffer such a condition. Learn more Aricept details here.

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Kindly let me know for which purpose this tablet is used. Is it having side effects or not ? ## All medications can possibly cause side effects, even over the counter items. Donep contains the active ingredient Donepezil, marketed in the U.S. under the trade name Aricept. It is commonly used to treat Alzheimers and to increase mental alertness. The listed side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite and problems sleeping. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## is donep 5 and donep 10 give together. and it is asleeping pil.

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Is it OK to take Aricept 10 mg together with Excedrin PM ? ## Hi Mel, My findings state that there are in-fact unsafe interactions between these two drugs. Posted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "GENERALLY AVOID: Due to opposing effects, agents that possess anticholinergic activity (e.g., sedating antihistamines; antispasmodics; neuroleptics; phenothiazines; skeletal muscle relaxants; tricyclic antidepressants; class IA antiarrhythmics especially disopyramide; carbamazepine; cimetidine; ranitidine) may negate the already small pharmacologic benefits of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in the treatment of dementia. These agents may also adversely affect elderly patients in general. Clinically significant mental status changes associated with anticholinergic agents ca...

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show total details of donamem tablet ## Donamem contains the active ingredients Donapezil and Memantine, both of which are used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's. Learn more Donepezil details here. Learn more Memantine details here. Has your doctor prescribed this?

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