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Suggest Remedies For Negative Drug Reaction Including Headache And Sleeplessness Caused By Aricept

I recently started taking Aricept prescribed by my nurse practitioner. Last night was my second pill...and I believe I am getting an upsetting reaction from taking this medication. Went to bed around 10 PM, woke up around 1:55 a.m. with a head ache...dullness...in my right back side of my brain. Is there something I could do to relax myself so I can resume sleep? Is there some sort of antidote? My email address follows YYYY@YYYY Thank you....Bob Gilbert
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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Headache is a known symptom of taking Aricept (Donepezil). As it is less common and as it is your 1st episode after starting the drug, I believe it is not due to the drug but may be from some other cause.
None the less I would recommend an over the counter pain killer like Paracetamol to reduce the headache.
Also keep an eye on any recurrence of headache while on treatment.
I recommend consulting with your doctor for changing the drug if the headache is not resolved.
Hope this answers your query, thank you.
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Suggest Remedies For Negative Drug Reaction Including Headache And Sleeplessness Caused By Aricept

Headache is a known symptom of taking Aricept (Donepezil). As it is less common and as it is your 1st episode after starting the drug, I believe it is not due to the drug but may be from some other cause. None the less I would recommend an over the counter pain killer like Paracetamol to reduce the headache. Also keep an eye on any recurrence of headache while on treatment. I recommend consulting with your doctor for changing the drug if the headache is not resolved. Hope this answers your query, thank you.