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What Causes Excruciating Arthritis While On Donepezil?
Question: My wife takes donepazil and Namenda XR.....Her arthritis is becoming more and more painful on her hands, feet , wrists and sometimes arms. Is there any connection?
Brief Answer:
NO,they are not related and not possible side effects of these drugs!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about the aggravation of your wife’s arthritis. I have reviewed this information fully as well as her medications. The worsening arthritis cannot be explained by her disease condition or her medications. Seen the nature of the symptoms, I suggest that she should be evaluated for rheumatoid arthritis by her doctor as her symptoms are very suggestive. Talk to her physician about this and let’s her what the outcome is.
I hope this helps. I wish your wife well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
NO,they are not related and not possible side effects of these drugs!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about the aggravation of your wife’s arthritis. I have reviewed this information fully as well as her medications. The worsening arthritis cannot be explained by her disease condition or her medications. Seen the nature of the symptoms, I suggest that she should be evaluated for rheumatoid arthritis by her doctor as her symptoms are very suggestive. Talk to her physician about this and let’s her what the outcome is.
I hope this helps. I wish your wife well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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