Exelon Capsules 1.5mg 28's

It is used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease.

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite/weight loss, diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, and shakiness (tremor) may occur as your body adjusts to the drug.

It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the drug.

Before taking rivastigmine, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it (including having a rash while using rivastigmine patches); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Do not stop taking it unless your doctor instructs you to do so. Do not use this drug more often than prescribed.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: breathing/lung problems (such as asthma, COPD-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), stomach/intestinal problems (such as ulcers, bleeding), heart disease (such as sick sinus syndrome, other conduction disorders), fainting, seizures, problems urinating (such as due to enlarged prostate).

Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.

Please consult your doctor when taking this medicine if you are pregnant.

Aspirin/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, naproxen), metoclopramide.