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Aricept (Donepezil) - Reports of Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

 


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This is an index of adverse event reports related to Aricept (Donepezil). Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.

Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.

All cases (204)
     Bradycardia (24)Nausea (20)Convulsion (20)more >>

Cases resulting in a serious event (187)
     Bradycardia (23)Convulsion (20)Fall (19)more >>

Cases resulting in death (33)
     Myocardial Infarction (6)Nodal Rhythm (4)Fall (4)more >>

Cases resulting in life threatening events (35)
     Cardio-Respiratory Arrest (9)Syncope (9)Convulsion (7)more >>

Cases resulting in hospitalization (118)
     Convulsion (19)Bradycardia (17)Nausea (13)more >>

Cases resulting in disability (7)
     Sinus Bradycardia (2)Mania (2)Myasthenia Gravis (1)more >>

Cases resulting in other serious reactions (47)
     Drug Ineffective (6)Arrhythmia (6)Dementia Alzheimer's Type (6)more >>

Below is a sample of adverse event reports reports related to Aricept (Donepezil). For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.

Adverse event in female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-30

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Fatigue, Dementia Alzheimer's Type, Disorientation, Accidental Overdose

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Indication: Dementia Alzheimer's Type
    Start date: 2007-07-01

Mirapex
    Indication: Parkinson's Disease
    Start date: 2006-11-01



Adverse event in 76 year old male receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-26

Patient: 76 year old male, weighing 75.0 kg (165.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Chest Discomfort, Presyncope, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Drug Interaction, Blood Pressure Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 5 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral; 10 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia
    End date: 2007-09-11

Aricept
    Dosage: 5 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral; 10 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia
    Start date: 2007-09-12

Seroquel
    Dosage: 12.5 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-09-14

Other drugs received by patient: Sinemet; Entacapone (Entacapone); Tolcapone (Tolcapone); Coumadin; Imdur; Zoloft; Circline; Lasix; Pravastatin



Adverse event in 66 year old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-26

Patient: 66 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Hepatic Function Abnormal, Metabolic Acidosis, Drug Ineffective, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation, LIP Haemorrhage, Nephritis, Haematemesis, Renal Failure, Respiratory Failure, Pancreatic Enzymes Increased, White Blood Cell Count Increased

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 3 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral, 5 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia Alzheimer's Type
    Start date: 2003-06-29
    End date: 2003-08-08

Aricept
    Dosage: 3 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral, 5 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia Alzheimer's Type
    Start date: 2003-08-09
    End date: 2005-04-03

Pegasys
    Dosage: 90 mcg, 1 in 1 d, subcutaneous
    Indication: Hepatitis C
    Start date: 2004-04-11
    End date: 2005-04-01



Adverse event in 83 year old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-26

Patient: 83 year old female, weighing 58.0 kg (127.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Electrocardiogram QT Shortened, Coronary Artery Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Fall, Pallor, Hypokalaemia, Convulsion, Long QT Syndrome, Torsade DE Pointes, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Bradycardia, Sinus Arrest, Myocardial Infarction

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept (Donepezil)

Other drugs received by patient: Acecol (Temocapril) (Temocapril Hydrochloride); Maintate (Bisoprolol Fumarate); Coniel (Benidipine Hydrochloride); Adalat; Amlodipine Besylate; Aspirin; Diart (Azosemide)



Adverse event in 82 year old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from France on 2007-10-22

Patient: 82 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Coagulation Factor V Level Decreased, Hepatitis, Arrhythmia, Cardiomegaly, Oedema Peripheral, Dehydration, Pleural Effusion, Increased Bronchial Secretion, Electrocardiogram Repolarisation Abnormality, Blood Creatinine Increased

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 10 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-07-15
    End date: 2007-05-02

Cetornan (Ornithine Oxoglurate)
    Dosage: 5 g bid po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-04-01
    End date: 2007-05-02

Citalopram Hydrobromide
    Dosage: 20 mg qd po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-07-15
    End date: 2007-05-02

Omeprazole
    Start date: 2006-07-15
    End date: 2007-05-02

Other drugs received by patient: Silomat (Clobutinol Hydrochloride); Aldactone; NPH Insulin (Insulin Injection, Isophane); Nitriderm TTS (Glyceryl Trinitrate)



Adverse event in 89 year old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-22

Patient: 89 year old female, weighing 42.0 kg (92.4 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Eyelid Oedema, Atelectasis, Blood Bilirubin Increased, Respiratory Disorder, Hepatic Function Abnormal, Hyperkalaemia, Atrioventricular Block Complete, Sinus Bradycardia, Haematocrit Decreased, Gamma-Glutamyltransferase Increased, RED Blood Cell Count Decreased, Pleural Effusion, Blood Sodium Increased, Sinus Arrest, Blood Creatinine Increased, Blood Glucose Increased, Decreased Appetite, White Blood Cell Count Decreased, Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Blood Urea Increased, Hypotension, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Alanine Aminotransferase Increased, General Physical Health Deterioration, Blood Potassium Increased, Haemoglobin Decreased, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Cardiac Failure, Cardiac Pacemaker Insertion, Electrocardiogram Abnormal, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 5mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-03-16

Diltiazem HCL
    Dosage: 100 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Angina Pectoris
    Start date: 2007-06-15
    End date: 2007-08-17

Diovan
    Dosage: 40 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2007-07-20
    End date: 2007-08-17

Other drugs received by patient: Famogast; Urso 250; Trepibutone; Coniel; Nitroderm; Sigmart; Lasix; Doxazosin Mesylate



Adverse event in 75 year old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-16

Patient: 75 year old female, weighing 60.3 kg (132.7 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Agitation, Hallucination, Visual, Hallucination, Auditory, Dementia, Aggression

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept (Donepezil)



Adverse event in 73 year old male receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Greece on 2007-10-15

Patient: 73 year old male, weighing 75.0 kg (165.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardiopulmonary Failure, General Physical Health Deterioration, Nodal Rhythm, Disease Progression

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 10 mg; qd; po
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-05-07
    End date: 2007-05-19

Cubicin
    Dosage: 4 mg/kg; q24h
    Indication: Soft Tissue Infection
    Start date: 2007-05-11
    End date: 2007-05-19

Other drugs received by patient: Tazocin; Insulin Humulin; Primperan; Clexane; Saccharomyces Boulardii; Citalopram Hydrobromide; Alfuzosin Hydrochloride



Adverse event in 995 month old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-10-12

Patient: 995 month old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cytolytic Hepatitis

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-07-15
    End date: 2007-05-02

Cetornan
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-04-01
    End date: 2007-05-02

Omeprazole
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-07-15
    End date: 2007-05-02

Seropram
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2006-07-15
    End date: 2007-05-02

Other drugs received by patient: Lasix; Hemigoxine; Aldactone; Insuline Profil 30; Nitroderm; Silomat



Adverse event in 82 year old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-10-12

Patient: 82 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Cytolytic Hepatitis, Dehydration, Oedema Peripheral, Acute Hepatic Failure, General Physical Health Deterioration, Heart Rate Irregular

Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 10 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia Alzheimer's Type
    Start date: 2006-07-15
    End date: 2007-05-02

Cetrornan (Orienthine Oxoglurate)
    Dosage: 10 gm, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-04-01
    End date: 2007-05-02

Citalopram Hydrobromide
    Dosage: 20 mg, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-07-15
    End date: 2007-05-02

Omeprazole
    Dosage: oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2006-07-15
    End date: 2007-05-02

Other drugs received by patient: Lasix; Digoxin; Aldactone; Insulin; Nitriderm (Glyceryl Trinitrate)



Adverse event in female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-11

Patient: female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Pneumonia, Pneumonia Aspiration, Spondylolisthesis, Urinary Tract Infection, Abnormal Behaviour, Atrial Fibrillation, General Physical Health Deterioration, Platelet Count Increased, Fall, Fracture, Respiratory Failure, Blood Pressure Abnormal, Blindness

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Start date: 2003-11-01
    End date: 2004-12-01

Neurontin
    Indication: Agitation
    Start date: 2003-11-01
    End date: 2004-12-01

Other drugs received by patient: Glucotrol; Metformin HCL; Lisinopril; Insulin; Lantus; NPH Insulin; Zyprexa; Mirtazapine; Digoxin; Acetylsalicylic Acid; Ophthalmologicals



Adverse event in 90 year old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-10-09

Patient: 90 year old female, weighing 50.0 kg (110.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dementia, Parkinsonism

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 5 mg, uid/qd, oral; 5 mg/d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia
    Start date: 2004-07-09
    End date: 2007-07-21

Aricept
    Dosage: 5 mg, uid/qd, oral; 5 mg/d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia
    Start date: 2007-08-08

Paxil
    Dosage: 20 mg, bid, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2005-09-07
    End date: 2007-07-21

Vesicare
    Dosage: 5 mg, uid/qd, oral; 10 mg, uid/qd,
    Indication: Hypertonic Bladder
    Start date: 2007-06-20
    End date: 2007-07-03

Vesicare
    Dosage: 5 mg, uid/qd, oral; 10 mg, uid/qd,
    Indication: Hypertonic Bladder
    Start date: 2007-07-04
    End date: 2007-07-21

Other drugs received by patient: Calblock (Azelnidipine) Tablet; Tenormin; Blopress (Candesartan Cilexetil) Tablet



Adverse event in 79 year old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from France on 2007-10-05

Patient: 79 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Urea Increased, Glossodynia, Lung Infection, Blood Osmolarity Increased, Somnolence, Miosis, Dehydration, Blood Creatinine Increased, Renal Failure Acute, Blood Glucose Increased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 10mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-08-14

Cotareg
    Dosage: 1tab per day
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-08-14

Memantine HCL
    Dosage: 10mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2007-08-14

Paroxetine
    Dosage: 10mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-08-14

Other drugs received by patient: Risperdal



Adverse event in 82 year old male receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a pharmacist from Japan on 2007-10-04

Patient: 82 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Chloride Decreased, Hyponatraemia, Blood Sodium Decreased

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 5 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-08-25
    End date: 2007-09-18

Diovan
    Dosage: 40 mg/day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2006-05-26

Other drugs received by patient: Lansoprazole; Amlodipine; Depas



Adverse event in 85 year old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-10-02

Patient: 85 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Malnutrition, Dehydration, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Disorientation, Azotaemia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 10 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia Alzheimer's Type
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Aspirin
    Dosage: 75 mg, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
    Dosage: 80/12.5 mg, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2003-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Digoxin; Hemidigoxine (Digoxin); Zolpidem Tartrate



Adverse event in 79 year old male receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2007-10-02

Patient: 79 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Dehydration, Lung Infection, Miosis, Blood Osmolarity Increased, Renal Failure Acute

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 10 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia Alzheimer's Type
    End date: 2007-08-14

Diovan HCT
    Dosage: 80/12.5 mg, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-08-14

Memantine HCL
    Dosage: 10 mg, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-08-14

Paroxetine HCL
    Dosage: 10 mg, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-08-14

Other drugs received by patient: Risperdal



Adverse event in 76 year old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2007-10-02

Patient: 76 year old female

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Torsade DE Pointes, Essential Tremor, Bradycardia

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 10 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia Alzheimer's Type
    Start date: 2003-09-01
    End date: 2005-06-15

Escitalopram Oxalate
    Dosage: 10 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2005-06-09
    End date: 2005-06-15

Inderal
    Dosage: 80 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety
    Start date: 2005-06-09
    End date: 2005-06-15

Inderal
    Dosage: 80 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Essential Tremor
    Start date: 2005-06-09
    End date: 2005-06-15

Other drugs received by patient: Prochlorperazine Maleate; Omeprazole; Ferrous Sulfate TAB



Adverse event in male receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-30

Patient: male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Flatulence, Apallic Syndrome

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Start date: 2007-02-26
    End date: 2007-06-19

Dilantin
    Start date: 2006-11-06
    End date: 2007-02-01

Neurontin

Other drugs received by patient: Celexa



Adverse event in female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-07-25

Patient: female, weighing 45.4 kg (99.8 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Blood Pressure Increased, Confusional State, Unresponsive TO Stimuli

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: daily orally
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Dementia

Seroquel
    Dosage: 50 mg daily orally (25 mg, increased to 50mg)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Anxiety

Seroquel
    Dosage: 50 mg daily orally (25 mg, increased to 50mg)
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Disorientation

Other drugs received by patient: Synthroid; Digoxin



Adverse event in female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a physician from Austria on 2007-07-25

Patient: female, weighing 48.0 kg (105.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Extrapyramidal Disorder, Mobility Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-04-12

Cipralex
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-04-29

Quilonorm Retard
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-04-22

Risperdal
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression
    Start date: 2007-04-02
    End date: 2007-04-26

Other drugs received by patient: Abilify; Cymbalta; Edronax; Rivotril; Cerebrolysin; Nexium



Adverse event in 71 year old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a physician from Austria on 2007-07-25

Patient: 71 year old female, weighing 48.0 kg (105.6 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Interaction, Parkinsonism, Eating Disorder, Dysstasia, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Gait Disturbance, Salivary Hypersecretion, Extrapyramidal Disorder, Mobility Decreased

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 5mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-04-12
    End date: 2007-04-22

Cipralex
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    End date: 2007-04-29

Nexium
    Dosage: 20mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
    Start date: 2007-03-26

Quilonorm Retard
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Depression

Risperdal
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-04-02
    End date: 2007-04-26

Other drugs received by patient: Rivotril; Rivotril; Rivotril; Rivotril; Rivotril; Abilify; Cymbalta; Edronax; Cerebrolysin



Adverse event in 73 year old male receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Greece on 2007-07-24

Patient: 73 year old male, weighing 75.0 kg (165.0 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardiopulmonary Failure, Nodal Rhythm

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept
    Dosage: 10 mg, 1 in 1 d, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-05-07

Cubicin
    Dosage: 350 mg, 1 in 1 d, intravenous (not otherwise specified)
    Start date: 2007-05-11

Other drugs received by patient: Tazocin (Pip / Tazo); Humulin (Novolin 20 / 80); Primperan TAB; Enoxaparin Sodium; Ultra-Levure (Saccharomyces Boulardii); Citalopram Hydrobromide; Alfural (Alfuzosin Hydrochloride)



Adverse event in 82 year old female receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2007-07-24

Patient: 82 year old female, weighing 45.5 kg (100.1 pounds)

Adverse reactions / side effects: Rhabdomyolysis, Hypertension, Gastritis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept (Donepezil)

Other drugs received by patient: Norvasc; Aldactone; Mucosta (Rebamipide); Bredinin (Mizoribine); Teprenone (Teprenone)



Adverse event in 58 year old male receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a pharmacist from United Kingdom on 2007-07-24

Patient: 58 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Vomiting, Nausea, Neutrophil Count Abnormal, Blood Test Abnormal

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept (Donepezil)

Other drugs received by patient: Citalopram Hydrobromide; Lansoprazole; Heloperidol (Haloperidol); Lactulose



Adverse event in 69 year old male receiving Aricept (Donepezil)

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Denmark on 2007-07-24

Patient: 69 year old male

Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Bradyarrhythmia, Fall, Cerebrovascular Accident, Altered State of Consciousness

Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Aricept (Donepezil)

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