Aricept and Lactobacillus drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride) and Lactobacillus (lactobacillus). Common drug interactions include immunodeficiency among females and blood calcium decreased among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Aricept and Lactobacillus. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 19 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Aricept?

Aricept has active ingredients of donepezil hydrochloride. It is often used in alzheimer's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 24,756 Aricept users. Check the latest studies of Aricept.

What is Lactobacillus?

Lactobacillus has active ingredients of lactobacillus. It is often used in stomach discomfort. eHealthMe is studying from 5,854 Lactobacillus users. Check the latest studies of Lactobacillus.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

19 people who take Aricept and Lactobacillus together, and have interactions are studied.

Aricept and Lactobacillus drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Aricept and Lactobacillus, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Immunodeficiency
  2. Infection
  3. Influenza like illness
  4. Klebsiella infection
  5. Lethargy (tiredness)
  6. Nephritis interstitial (a kidney condition characterized by swelling in between the kidney tubules)
  7. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  8. Pain
  9. Parkinson's disease
  10. Pneumonia aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree)

male:

  1. Blood calcium decreased
  2. Blood creatinine increased
  3. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  4. Anxiety
  5. Aspartate aminotransferase increased
  6. Asthenia (weakness)
  7. Atrial fibrillation (fibrillation of the muscles of the atria of the heart)
  8. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (benign enlargement of the prostate)
  9. Blood albumin decreased
  10. Blood alkaline phosphatase increased

What are the common drug interactions of Aricept and Lactobacillus, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

n/a

40-49:

n/a

50-59:

n/a

60+:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Diarrhoea
  3. Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood)
  4. Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
  5. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
  6. Overdose
  7. Unresponsive to stimuli
  8. Weight decreased
  9. Abdominal pain
  10. Abnormal behaviour

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 21.05%
  2. Urinary Tract Infection: 3 people, 15.79%
  3. Bladder Disorder: 2 people, 10.53%
  4. Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 10.53%
  5. Rhinitis (a medical term for irritation and inflammation of the mucous membrane inside the nose): 2 people, 10.53%
  6. Parkinson's Disease: 2 people, 10.53%
  7. Indigestion: 2 people, 10.53%
  8. Infection: 2 people, 10.53%
  9. Dementia (madness): 2 people, 10.53%
  10. Diabetes: 2 people, 10.53%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on donepezil hydrochloride and lactobacillus (the active ingredients of Aricept and Lactobacillus, respectively), and Aricept and Lactobacillus (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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