Rivastigmine: how to take it safely
Exelon
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Treats symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer's and Parkinson's dementia.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow capsules whole with water, or place one patch on clean, dry skin. Remove the old patch first.
When to take it
Take it twice a day with meals, or change the patch once every 24 hours.
Take it with
With food.
What to avoid
- Wearing more than one patch.
- Tell your doctor if you have a slow heartbeat or ulcers.
Possible side effects
Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, dizziness, skin redness from the patch.
Get help if
Severe vomiting, black stools, fainting or a very slow heartbeat: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.