What are side effects of medications for cognitive decline in Alzheimer's?

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  1. Dr. John Growdon
     
    Dr. John Growdon answered:
    The following are medications for memory and cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and their corresponding side effects:
    • Donepezil (Aricept): Nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, insomnia, vomiting, muscle cramps, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss
    • Galantamine (Razadyne): Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, dizziness
    • Memantine (Namenda): Confusion, anxiety, back pain, painful urination, cough, insomnia, irritability, nausea, nervousness, joint pain, shortness of breath
    • Rivastigmine (Exelon): Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, fainting, indigestion, fatigue
    • Tacrine (Cognex): Liver toxicity, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, muscle pain, loss of coordination, indigestion
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