Donepezil is known as donepezil hydrochloride, and side effects of donepezil hydrochloride include diarrhea, muscle cramps, weakness, nausea and vomiting, insomnia
etc.
Donepezil hydrochloride belongs to the cholinesterase inhibitors, mostly used in the treatment of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease; its mechanism of action is mainly to inhibit cholinesterase, which acts by degrading acetylcholine, and after cholinesterase is inhibited, the concentration of acetylcholine at the synapses increases, which prolongs its duration of action, and thus improves the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, such as memory and learning ability loss.
Generally, the side effects of donepezil hydrochloride are mild, but side effects such as diarrhea, muscle cramps, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and insomnia can occur when taken in larger amounts, and the reasons for the side effects are related to the buildup of excess acetylcholine.
The common adverse reactions of the drug include rash, anorexia, itching, irritability, hallucinations, allergic to the product, women in pregnancy is prohibited, but also need to pay attention to is taking donepezil hydrochloride do not drive or high altitude operation.
It is recommended that patients with the above conditions go to a regular hospital in a timely manner, standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor, do not self-medication or adjust the drug, so as not to delay the condition.