An Introduction to Exelon Patch Side Effects
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with the Exelon® Patch (rivastigmine patch); however, not everyone who uses the medication will experience side effects. In fact, many people tolerate it quite well. If side effects Pfiagra do occur, they are often minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with the Exelon Patch. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Exelon Patch side effects with you.)
The Exelon Patch has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these trials, one group of people was given the real medication, while another group was given a placebo (a patch with no active ingredients). This way, it is possible to see what side effects occurred, how often they appeared, and how they compared to the group who took the placebo.
It is important to note that these studies sometimes used an Exelon Patch dosage that is higher than is currently recommended, which increases the risk of side effects.
In these studies, the most common side effects of the Exelon Patch included:
- Nausea -- in up to 21 percent of people
- Vomiting -- up to 19 percent
- Diarrhea -- up to 10 percent
- Decreased appetite -- up to 9 percent
- Weight loss -- up to 8 percent (see Exelon Patch and Weight Loss).
Other common side effects, occurring in 2 to 7 percent of people, included:
- Dizziness
- Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs), such as a bladder infection
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- A spinning sensation (vertigo).
Does the Exelon Patch Cause Weight Loss?
The Exelon® Patch (rivastigmine patch) is a prescription medication used to treat Parkinson's or Alzheimer's dementia. Weight loss is one of the possible Exelon Patch side effects.
In clinical studies, up to 8 percent of people using the patch for Alzheimer's diseaseexperienced weight loss, compared to 1 percent of people taking a placebo (a patch with no active ingredient). People taking higher doses of the Exelon Patch are much more likely to experience weight loss, compared to people taking low doses. Weight loss while on the Exelon Patch is most likely due to some of the gastrointestinal side effects of the medication, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
Weight loss is a possible side effect of the Exelon Patch, especially at a high dosage. If you are noticing significant weight loss while using the patch, talk with your healthcare provider. He or she may recommend ways to slow down or stop the weight loss. In more severe cases, your healthcare provider may recommend that you switch to a different Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease medication.
An Introduction to Exelon Patch Uses
The Exelon® Patch (rivastigmine patch) is a prescription medication used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease andParkinson's disease. It belongs to a group of medications known as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and is approved for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia due toAlzheimer's or Parkinson's.
While most people think of dementia as related to Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease can also cause such problems. Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that results from the degeneration of neurons in a region of the brain that controls movement. This degeneration creates a shortage of the brain-signaling chemical (neurotransmitter) known as dopamine, causing the movement impairments that are characteristic of the disease. The exact cause of Parkinson's disease is not currently known.
Often, one of the first Parkinson's disease symptoms is tremor (trembling or shaking) of a limb, especially when the body is at rest. While most people associate this disease with such physical symptoms, dementia symptoms similar to Alzheimer's disease also may occur. TheExelon Patch is approved to treat dementia caused by Parkinson's disease. It will not help with other Parkinson's symptoms, such as trembling or shaking.
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