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TAKING EXELON
"Exelon capsules come in 4 doses, or strengths — 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 4.5 mg, and 6 mg. Exelon also comes as a liquid for people who have a hard time taking capsules. To get the most benefit from Exelon, it is important to work with the health care provider.
Exelon is started at the lowest dosage — one 1.5 mg capsule twice a day. Starting Exelon at the lowest dose gives the body time to adjust to the medicine. After about 4 weeks, talk with the health care provider about increasing the dosage to 3 mg twice a day with food. This dose has been shown to be the lowest dose effective in treating the symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Higher doses of Exelon can have added benefits. Higher doses may also increase stomach-related side effects for a brief period. If the current dose of Exelon is well tolerated, the health care provider may increase the dose further up to the maximum dose.
Exelon should be taken twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, with a full meal. Think of a full meal as a hearty meal or a big snack. Examples of a full meal are:
Scrambled eggs and toast
Bowl of oatmeal or cereal
Soup and a sandwich
Chicken with rice and vegetables
Cheese and crackers
Taking Exelon with a full meal is important because it may help manage potential stomach-related side effects, such as nausea and vomiting.
If a dose of Exelon is missed, take the next dose at the usual time. Do not double the dose. Always work closely with the health care provider. Never make changes in dosing on your own..."
"Exelon capsules come in 4 doses, or strengths — 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 4.5 mg, and 6 mg. Exelon also comes as a liquid for people who have a hard time taking capsules. To get the most benefit from Exelon, it is important to work with the health care provider.
Exelon is started at the lowest dosage — one 1.5 mg capsule twice a day. Starting Exelon at the lowest dose gives the body time to adjust to the medicine. After about 4 weeks, talk with the health care provider about increasing the dosage to 3 mg twice a day with food. This dose has been shown to be the lowest dose effective in treating the symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Higher doses of Exelon can have added benefits. Higher doses may also increase stomach-related side effects for a brief period. If the current dose of Exelon is well tolerated, the health care provider may increase the dose further up to the maximum dose.
Exelon should be taken twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, with a full meal. Think of a full meal as a hearty meal or a big snack. Examples of a full meal are:
Scrambled eggs and toast
Bowl of oatmeal or cereal
Soup and a sandwich
Chicken with rice and vegetables
Cheese and crackers
Taking Exelon with a full meal is important because it may help manage potential stomach-related side effects, such as nausea and vomiting.
If a dose of Exelon is missed, take the next dose at the usual time. Do not double the dose. Always work closely with the health care provider. Never make changes in dosing on your own..."