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Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea were the most common reasons why people stopped taking donepezil. Side effects tend to be less severe if the dose is slowly increased over a period of several weeks. (The side effects discussed below are not a complete list of side effects reported with donepezil. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list with you.). There are a number of side effects with donepezil that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.
Follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often than prescribed. If you do not take donepezil for 7 or more days in row, talk with your doctor before starting again. You may need to start at a lower dose to decrease the risk of side effects. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.