Table 1: Adverse Drug Reactions Associated with Alzheimer Medications

   Donepezil* (Aricept®) Galantamine* (Reminyl®) Rivastigmine*
(Exelon®)
Tacrine
Nausea 6% 24% 17% 28%
Vomiting 5% 13% 14% 28%
Diarrhea 9% 9% -- 16%
Dizziness -- 9% 9% 12%
Weight decrease -- 7% -- 3%
Anorexia 3% 9% 5% 9%

Derived from individual product labeling: *Maintenance phase; Titration phase

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