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Galantamine (ga-LAN-ta-meen) is a drug used to treat the symptoms of
Alzheimer's disease.
Before taking this medication, be sure that the physician is aware if you
have: kidney problems; liver problems; heart disease; bladder obstruction;
stomach ulcers; epilepsy or seizures; asthma or COPD.
This medication should be taken exactly as prescribed by the physician. It
is taken every day for best results. Do not stop taking it suddenly;
consult your physician if you wish to stop taking it.
This medication can be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Taking it
with food may reduce stomach irritation.
If a dose is missed, take it if it has only been a few hours. Otherwise,
skip that dose and take the next one at the usual time. Don't take a double
dose to make up for a missed one.
If a few days of therapy are missed, contact your physician to find out how
to restart the medication.
The tablets contain lactose.
This medication can interact with other medications. Inform your physician
and pharmacist of all other medications that you are taking.
Side effects are usually mild and temporary. Tell your physician if you
develop any unexpected or serious effects after starting this medication,
especially weight loss, worsening of your condition, or falls.
If you have experienced an unexpected or serious reaction to this drug,
this can be reported to Health Canada's monitoring program (tollfree
telephone 1-866-234-2345, tollfree fax 1-866-678-6789). Note that this is
not an emergency number.
Store this drug in its original container, away from heat, light and
moisture, and out of the reach of children.
