Aricept and Headaches: What Users Say

Headaches: mentioned by 3 users (6.3%)

Based on user experiences from 48 Aricept reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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vivid dreams		16.7%
diarrhea		14.6%
confusion		10.4%
insomnia		8.3%
constipation		6.3%
cramps		6.3%
hallucinations		6.3%
headaches		6.3%

Reviews for Aricept

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Taken for 6 months to 1 year
February 26, 2025

"Trouble sleeping resulting in headaches caused by 'abnormal' dreams listed in less common side effects. For me, the better definition is intense dreams, awaking with a headache and difficulty sleeping thereafter."

6 / 10

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October 26, 2015

For Alzheimer's Disease "Trouble sleeping, stomach pain, headache, constipation, fever,"

1 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
March 29, 2025

For Alzheimer's Disease "Have had vivid dreams, am experiencing a headache, have not noticed any cognitive benefits, have noticed stomach upset noises, loss of appetite."

5 / 10

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Aricept and Headaches: What Users Say

Headaches: mentioned by 3 users (6.3%)

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