Aricept and Limb injury - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Limb injury is reported as a side effect among people who take Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Protonix, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Limb injury 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 Limb injury?

Limb injury is found to be associated with 1,353 drugs and 1,078 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Limb injury.

On Aug, 02, 2026

23,732 people reported to have side effects when taking Aricept.
Among them, 45 people (0.19%) have Limb injury.

Among these 45 people:

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

female: 73.33 %
male: 26.67 %

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

What are other drugs people take besides Aricept? *

Protonix: 14 people, 31.11%
Nexium: 12 people, 26.67%
Zoloft: 11 people, 24.44%
Sodium Bicarbonate: 10 people, 22.22%
Aredia: 10 people, 22.22%
Coreg: 10 people, 22.22%
Cozaar: 10 people, 22.22%
Percocet: 10 people, 22.22%
Tetracycline Hydrochloride: 10 people, 22.22%
Zometa: 10 people, 22.22%

What are other side effects people have besides Limb injury? *

Fall: 25 people, 55.56%
Pain: 20 people, 44.44%
High Blood Pressure: 16 people, 35.56%
Stress And Anxiety: 16 people, 35.56%
Pneumonia: 15 people, 33.33%
Depression: 14 people, 31.11%
Mitral Valve Incompetence (inefficient heart valve): 14 people, 31.11%
Pain In Extremity: 13 people, 28.89%
Panic Disorder: 12 people, 26.67%
Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 12 people, 26.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 10 people, 22.22%
High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 13.33%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 13.33%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 5 people, 11.11%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 5 people, 11.11%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 11.11%
Sleep Disorder: 4 people, 8.89%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 4 people, 8.89%
Blood Glucose Increased: 4 people, 8.89%
Blood Magnesium Decreased: 4 people, 8.89%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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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).

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