A 73-year-old woman with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease is started on Donepezil 5 mg daily. After 2 weeks, she develops nausea, diarrhoea, and mu...

Question

A 73-year-old woman with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease is started on Donepezil 5 mg daily. After 2 weeks, she develops nausea, diarrhoea, and muscle cramps. What is the MOST likely cause of these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Cholinergic side effects of Donepezil

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Gastroenteritis

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Lactose intolerance

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Coeliac disease

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Viral infection

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Donepezil Cholinergic Side Effects

A 73-year-old woman with newly diagnosed Alzheimer's disease is started on Donepezil 5 mg daily. After 2 weeks, she develops nausea, diarrhoea, and muscle cramps. What is the MOST likely cause of these symptoms?