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Rivastigmine (ri-va-STIG-meen) is a drug most commonly 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; planned surgery; or
if you take other drugs, or smoke.
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 should be taken twice a day, with the morning and evening
meals. Taking it with food should reduce stomach irritation and will also
increase its absorption.
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.
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, black stools, stomach
pain, 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, at room temperature away from
heat, light and moisture, and out of the reach of children.
