Table 7
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors currently licensed in United Kingdom
| Drug | Dosage schedule | Side effects | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Maintenance | ||
| Donepezil (Aricept) | 5 mg at night | 10 mg at night | Usually minor; may include gastrointestinal upset, sedation, agitation, sleep disturbance, headache, muscle cramps, urinary incontinence, atrioventricular block |
| Rivastigmine (Exelon) | 1.5 mg twice a day | Up to 6 mg twice a day | |
| Galantamine (Reminyl) | 8 mg/day | Up to 12 mg twice a day | |
