Donecept

Donecept 5 Tablet is recommended to be taken before going to bed to reduce gastrointestinal side effects or nausea, which is commonly seen in some patients in the first few weeks of treatment.

Gastrointestinal side effects may appear during the first few weeks of treatment with Donecept 5 Tablet. This can be minimized by taking Donecept 5 Tablet at bedtime and with food. Generally, these side effects are mild and disappear within a few weeks with continued treatment.

Within the first month of treatment with Donecept 5 Tablet, you may experience improvement in thinking and remembering (cognitive effect). However, it may take about 12 weeks to see the full benefits.

Do not stop Donecept 5 Tablet without consulting your doctor. This medicine only helps to control your condition but does not cure it. Therefore, it may take several weeks to show benefits, so do not be discouraged if you do not see an improvement straight away. But, in case your condition starts worsening and you feel that it is no longer helping you, then you should consult a doctor before stopping it.

Donecept 5 Tablet gets removed from the body very slowly. It takes about two weeks or more for Donecept 5 Tablet to be completely removed from the system.

No, Donecept 5 Tablet does not cause depression. If you are experiencing symptoms, then it could be due to existing Alzheimer’s disease.

Taking more than the recommended dose of Donecept 5 Tablet may cause vomiting, increased sweating or saliva production, slow heartbeat, dizziness, difficulty in breathing, seizures or fits, weakness, low blood pressure, convulsions, and inability to control your bowel motions or passing of urine (incontinence). You should seek immediate help from a doctor or emergency service of a nearby hospital.

Donecept 5 Tablet does not interfere with the working of indomethacin, but indomethacin individually increases the risk of stomach bleeding when taken for a long time. Therefore, if you experience any symptoms of stomach bleeding, consult your doctor immediately.

Hallucinations are a common side effect of Donecept 5 Tablet, though not everyone is affected. Other common psychiatric side effects include agitation, aggressive behavior, nightmares, and abnormal dreams.

Donecept 5 Tablet should not be taken by patients who have hypersensitivity to Donecept 5 Tablet hydrochloride, piperidine derivatives, or to any active ingredients used in the medicine. Also, it should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary.

Yes, insomnia (sleeplessness) is a common side effect of Donecept 5 Tablet. Dizziness and fainting can also be seen as common side effects. Though these side effects are common, they do not occur in everyone.