Donepezil Alternatives Compared
Donepezil | Aricept | Namenda |
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Donepezil | Aricept (donepezil) | Namenda (memantine) |
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Prescription only
Donepezil boosts the effects of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that is noticeably depleted in people with Alzheimer's disease. Side effects are more likely at higher dosages and include nausea... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Alzheimer's Disease. Aricept may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Alzheimer's Disease. Namenda may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Donepezil | More about Aricept (donepezil) | More about Namenda (memantine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Donepezil has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 117 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
Aricept has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 39 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Namenda has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 30 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: donepezil side effects in more detail. |
See also: Aricept side effects in more detail. |
See also: Namenda side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Adlarity, Aricept, Aricept ODT | Other donepezil brands include: Adlarity, Aricept ODT | Other memantine brands include: Namenda XR | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
70 hours |
70 hours |
80 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 476 drugs are known to interact with donepezil:
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A total of 476 drugs are known to interact with Aricept:
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A total of 43 drugs are known to interact with Namenda:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
November 25, 1996 |
November 25, 1996 |
October 16, 2003 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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