Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).
Instruct patients and caregivers to take donepezil hydrochloride only once per day, as prescribed.
Instruct patients and caregivers that donepezil hydrochloride can be taken with or without food. Donepezil hydrochloride ODT should not be swallowed whole, but be allowed to dissolve on the tongue and followed with water.
Advise patients and caregivers that donepezil hydrochloride may cause nausea, diarrhea, insomnia, vomiting, muscle cramps, fatigue, and decreased appetite.
Advise patients to notify their healthcare provider if they are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
06-R-01/2023