Exelon (rivastigmine) medicine is a cholinesterase inhibitor. used to treat loss of memory and thinking ability associated with Alzheimer's Disease.

Take Exelon (rivastigmine) only as directed by your doctor.

Exelon (rivastigmine) is best taken with food.

Tell your doctor if your symptoms get worse, or if you notice any new symptoms.

nausea
vomiting
stomach pain
loss of appetite

Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Consult your prescriber for more information.

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

Do not stop taking Exelon (rivastigmine) or decrease your dose without first checking with your doctor.

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible.

Do not double doses.

Do not take your morning and evening doses close together.

Exelon (rivastigmine) is used to treat loss of memory and thinking ability associated with Alzheimer's Disease.

Exelon (rivastigmine) will not cure Alzheimer's disease, and it will not stop the disease from getting worse.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store away from heat and direct light.

Tell your doctor if your symptoms get worse, or if you notice any new symptoms.

Before you have any kind of surgery, dental treatment, or emergency treatment, tell the doctor medical doctor or dentist in charge that you are taking Exelon (rivastigmine).

Taking Exelon (rivastigmine) together with medicines that are sometimes used during surgery or dental or emergency treatments may increase the effects of these medicines.

Exelon (rivastigmine) may cause some people to become dizzy, clumsy, or unsteady. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert.

Exelon (rivastigmine) causes a large number of patients to have problems with their stomachs and intestines. Tell your doctor about any nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or loss of appetite.