Donepezil and Akathisia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Akathisia is reported as a side effect among people who take Donepezil (donepezil hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Olanzapine, and have Agitation.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Akathisia when taking Donepezil. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24,262 people who have side effects when taking Donepezil from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Donepezil?

Donepezil has active ingredients of donepezil hydrochloride. It is often used in dementia. eHealthMe is studying from 24,564 Donepezil users. Check the latest studies of Donepezil.

What is Akathisia?

Akathisia (a movement disorder characterized by a feeling of inner restlessness) is found to be associated with 442 drugs and 825 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Akathisia.

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On Sep, 01, 2026

24,262 people reported to have side effects when taking Donepezil.
Among them, 14 people (0.06%) have Akathisia.

Among these 14 people:

What is the gender of people who have Akathisia when taking Donepezil? *

female: 72.73 %
male: 27.27 %

What is the age of people who have Akathisia when taking Donepezil? *

What are other drugs people take besides Donepezil? *

What are other side effects people have besides Akathisia? *

Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 5 people, 35.71%
Gait Disturbance: 4 people, 28.57%
Sedation: 4 people, 28.57%
Fall: 4 people, 28.57%
Movement - Uncontrolled Or Slow: 3 people, 21.43%
Drug Ineffective: 3 people, 21.43%
Abnormal Behavior: 3 people, 21.43%
Aggression: 3 people, 21.43%
Skin Disorder (skin disease): 2 people, 14.29%
Bleeding Into The Skin: 2 people, 14.29%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement): 6 people, 42.86%
Dementia Alzheimer's Type (loss of mental ability with alzheimer's symptom): 4 people, 28.57%
Parkinson's Disease: 2 people, 14.29%
Cognitive Disorder (mental health disorders affects learning, memory, perception, and problem solving): 2 people, 14.29%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 14.29%
Aggression: 2 people, 14.29%
Tardive Dyskinesia (a disorder that involves involuntary movements): 1 person, 7.14%
Schizophrenia (a mental disorder characterized by a breakdown of thought processes): 1 person, 7.14%
Psychotic Disorder: 1 person, 7.14%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Grover S, Sahoo S, "Clozapine induced akathisia: A case report and review of the evidence", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2015 Jan .
Grover S, Sahoo S, "Clozapine induced akathisia: A case report and review of the evidence", Indian journal of pharmacology, 2015 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

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