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Donepezil Side effects
My father 80 has been prescribed Donepezil 5mg for mild Dementia (MRI says Cerebral atrophy with small vessel ischemic changes). Half tab taken for 4 days and increased to full tab now 2 days back as per doctor suggestion. He is having headache and nausea. Are we doing the right thing giving him this medication? There is no way to reach the doctor until Monday.
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
Spine Surgeon
19 yrs exp
Delhi
U consulted one doctor then please follow him.
If u believe it’s due to the medication u can always stop and restart after consultation.
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Dr. Pratik Uttarwar
Neurologist
11 yrs exp
Nagpur
Headache is unrelated to this medication. Donepezil is a indicated medication for dementia and he can continue taking it.
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