delirium associated with donepezil in a patient with alzheimer's disease: a case report.
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donepezil, a member of the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor family, is approved for management of cognitive impairments as well as behavioral complications in patients with neurodegenerative alzheimer's disease. generally, donepezil is regarded as a safe medication in patients with alzheimer's disease although there have been reports of several minor adverse events including gastrointestinal disturbances. herein we describe a patient with alzheimer's disease who demonstrated delirious behavior upon treatment with donepezil.
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Delirium Associated with Donepezil in a Patient with Alzheimer's Disease: a Case Report
Donepezil, a member of the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor family, is approved for management of cognitive impairments as well as behavioral complications in patients with neurodegenerative Alzheimer's disease. Generally, donepezil is regarded as a safe medication in patients with Alzheimer's disease although there have been reports of several minor adverse events including gastrointestinal dist...
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iranian journal of psychiatryجلد ۸، شماره ۱، صفحات ۵۹-۶۰
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