by Eric Christianson | Nov 9, 2013 | Educational Case Studies For Pharmacists, Neurology, Pain, and Musculoskeletal Case Studies
In geriatrics, I see frequent use of acteylcholinesterace inhibitors for dementia. Some examples include: Aricept (donepezil), Exelon (rivastigmine). One of the hallmark side effects of this class of dementia drugs is GI symptoms and weight loss. Nausea, loose stools,...