| What is Ebixa?
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Ebixa is a medicine that is used to treat moderate to severe
Alzheimer's disease. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Ebixa?
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Ebixa side effects may include confusion, hallucinations, headache, dizziness,
and tiredness.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Ebixa side effects may include anxiety,
hypertonia, cystitis, vomiting, and increased sexual drive. |
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| How is Ebixa taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Ebixa provided by your doctor.
The recommended starting dose of Ebixa is 5 mg once daily. The recommended target dose is 20 mg/day. The dose
should be increased in 5 mg increments to 10 mg/day (5 mg twice a day), 15 mg/day (5 mg and 10 mg as separate doses),
and 20 mg/day (10 mg twice a day). The minimum recommended interval between dose increases is one week.
Ebixa can be taken with or without food. If you miss a
dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Ebixa with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Ebixa. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Ebixa with amantadine, ketamine,
dextromethorphane, dantrolen, baclofen, cimetidine, ranitidine, procainamide, quinidine, quinine, nicotine, hydrochlorothiazide
(or combined preparations containing hydrochlorothiazide), anticholinergics, anticonvulsives, barbiturates, dopaminergic
antagonists, or neuroleptics. |
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| How should I store Ebixa?
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Store Ebixa at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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