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Exelon - Rivastigmine - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include.

Do not share this medication with others.
Laboratory and/or medical tests (for example, blood in feces) may be performed to monitor your progress.

Take this medication by mouth, usually twice daily in the morning and evening with food, or take as directed by your doctor.
The dose depends on your condition and your response to the drug.
If you stop taking rivastigmine for several days, consult your doctor or pharmacist before restarting the medication.
Your dosage should be reduced to minimize the chance of developing very severe vomiting.
Your dosage should then be increased gradually.
Follow all your doctor's dosing instructions exactly.

Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of.

Store at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur.