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Q&A: Alzheimer's drug guidelines - BBC News

TopNews Arab EmiratesQ&A: Alzheimer's drug guidelinesBBC NewsThe three drugs which look likely to be available to patients with "mild" Alzheimer's are Aricept (donepezil), Reminyl (galantamine) and Exelon ...Alzheimer's sufferers receive drug boostAFPU.K. Alzheimer's Patients May Have More Treatment Options SoonRTT NewsAlzheimer moves welcomedNW Evening MailWall Street Journal�-TopNews United States�-FiercePharmaall 74 news articles��

Dementia drug helped Rossendale man smile again - Lancashire Telegraph

Dementia drug helped Rossendale man smile againLancashire TelegraphTheir GP pushed for him to be given a condition-stabilising drug called Reminyl, but they were told he could only have this if his dementia reached a ...

Early Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease to Have a Great Impact - TopNews United States

TopNews Singapore (press release)Early Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease to Have a Great ImpactTopNews United StatesFor all the people who suffer from 'mild', Alzheimer's would be treated with three drugs namely Aricept (donepezil), Reminyl (galantamine) and Exelon ...Alzheimer's boost welcomed by drug firmTopNews Singapore (press release)all 2 news articles��

Greater access to Alzheimer's drugs - Pharmacy Europe

TopNews United KingdomGreater access to Alzheimer's drugsPharmacy EuropeKey medicines such as Aricept (donepezil), Reminyl (galantamine) and Exelon (rivastigmine) will be made available to people in the mild stages of the ...NICE Gives Green Signal to Use of Drugs for Mild Symptoms of Alzheimer'sTopNews United KingdomPatient delight at Alzheimer's drugs access U-turn in UKPharma TimesAlzheimer's sufferers will finally get vital £2.50 drugs banned by NICEDaily MailMirror.co.uk�-Nursing Times�-Alzheimer's Research Trustall 323 news articles��

Reminyl (galantamine)

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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