Aricept and Cachexia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cachexia is reported as a side effect among people who take Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 2 - 5 years also take Risperdal, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cachexia when taking Aricept. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 23,732 people who have side effects when taking Aricept 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 Cachexia?

Cachexia (loss of weight) is found to be associated with 702 drugs and 1,197 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cachexia.

On Nov, 20, 2025

23,732 people reported to have side effects when taking Aricept.
Among them, 18 people (0.08%) have Cachexia.

Among these 18 people:

How long have people been on Aricept when they have Cachexia? *

What is the gender of people who have Cachexia when taking Aricept? *

female: 61.11 %
male: 38.89 %

What is the age of people who have Cachexia when taking Aricept? *

What are other drugs people take besides Aricept? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cachexia? *

Confusional State: 6 people, 33.33%
Pulmonary Embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung): 5 people, 27.78%
Weight Decreased: 5 people, 27.78%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 5 people, 27.78%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 5 people, 27.78%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 5 people, 27.78%
Chest Pain: 5 people, 27.78%
Malnutrition (a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking): 5 people, 27.78%
High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 22.22%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 4 people, 22.22%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Pain: 7 people, 38.89%
Stable Angina (a constant chest pain): 3 people, 16.67%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 16.67%
Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 3 people, 16.67%
Candidiasis (candidiasis or thrush is a fungal infection): 3 people, 16.67%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 3 people, 16.67%
Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 2 people, 11.11%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 1 person, 5.56%
Malignant Respiratory Tract Neoplasm (cancer tumour of respiratory tract): 1 person, 5.56%
Lip And/or Oral Cavity Cancer (cancer of lip or mouth): 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Cachexia (1,197 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on donepezil hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Aricept) and Aricept (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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