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• This medicine is used to treat Alzheimer's disease.
• It may take 3 months to see the full effect.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
All forms:
• If you have lung disease, talk with healthcare provider. You may be more sensitive to this medicine.
• If you have seizures, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have a slow heartbeat, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have ulcer disease, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have urinary tract blockage, talk with healthcare provider.
• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
• Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
Skin patch:
• Avoid use of heat sources (such as sunlamps, tanning beds, heating...
