cobramom484My 95 year old mother-in-law has just started taking Donepezil 5mg.She has only taken 3 doses and has had nightmares for two of those nights. Is this a side effect and if so, how long can she expect these dreams to continue?
Can donepezil 5 mg cause nightmares?
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- 9 Apr 2011 by cobramom484
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- nightmares, donepezil, side effect
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masso41699 Apr 2011
Hello,
It is not listed as a side effect but every organism reacts in different ways to medications. I suggest you talk to her Dr. about what she is experiencing.-
Possible list of side effects for future reference:
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/donepezil-side-effects.html
All the best.-
20 Apr 2011
I've been taking this for a short while for cognitive issues and have experienced nightmares also. However my general rem sleep is better and i'm accepting of the odd nightmare as long as it doesn't get too bad. I've yet to see my specialist to discuss but in the meantime have done some research and seen that there are reported cases of nightmares with this stuff. One suggestion is if she is taking at night to try switching to morning and seeing if that makes a difference. Good luck!
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Maso is right or at least from what I have read it is one of the less common ones, but I have an Uncle who recently was on this medication and he had problems just as you describe, I have another relative on it who started having problems she reduced the dose and finally was able to get to where this side effect went away, but I agree I think it's best to talk with the doctor Best wishes,
Thank you maso4169 and caringsonbj for your comments.I had planned to call her doctor on Monday but was curious in the meantime if anyone else had experienced nightmares.
cobramom
You are welcome.-
I spoke with my mother-in-law's doctor.Not only did she have nightmares but she was also delusional during the day. She was taken off donepezil.
Thank you for your feedback.
I am sorry she had to go through all that.- you are more than welcome and hope she is fine now and so are you.-
All the best.-