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Galantamine (Reminyl)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

What Is Reminyl?

Reminyl is a medicine used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

Who Should Not Take Reminyl?

You should NOT take Reminyl if you:

Have severe liver or kidney disease

What Are The Risks?

The most frequent side effects experienced in patients taking Reminyl were:

Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Weight loss

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Professional Before Taking Reminyl?
Tell your healthcare professional if you:

Have or have ever had asthma; an enlarged prostate; stomach ulcers; or heart, kidney, liver, or lung disease
Have seizures or a history of seizures
Are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Reminyl, call your healthcare professional.
Are having surgery, including dental surgery that will require anesthesia.

Are There Any Interactions With Drugs or Foods?

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and supplements. Your healthcare professional may have to adjust your dose or watch you more closely if you take any of the following medications:

Amitriptyline
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
Quinidine
Cimetidine
Ketoconazole
Erythromycin
Paroxetine

How Do I Take Reminyl?

Reminyl comes as a tablet and an oral solution to take by mouth. It is usually taken twice a day, preferably with the morning and evening meals. Your healthcare professional will start you on a low dose of Reminyl and gradually increase your dose over time, with a minimum of 4 weeks between each increase in dose. This helps to minimize the amount of side effects.

This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
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