Discontinuation syndrome following donepezil cessation

Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2003 Apr;18(4):282-4. doi: 10.1002/gps.811.

Abstract

We report two cases of discontinuation syndrome on cessation of donepezil treatment. The clinical presentations are described and diagnostic criteria is appendixed.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors / adverse effects*
  • Dementia / drug therapy
  • Donepezil
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Indans / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nootropic Agents / adverse effects*
  • Piperidines / adverse effects*
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / etiology

Substances

  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • Indans
  • Nootropic Agents
  • Piperidines
  • Donepezil