Is diarrhea a normal side effect of Donepex and will it go away?

Thank you for sharing your case. Diarrhea can be a side effect of Donepex (donepezil), especially at the beginning of treatment. In many patients, these symptoms disappear spontaneously after a few days or weeks, when the body gets used to the drug.

If diarrhoea persists for longer or worsens, it is worth consulting a doctor – it may be necessary to modify the dose or change the therapy. In the meantime, it is important to properly hydrate the body.

I also encourage you to report any symptoms you experience and side effects related to taking Donepex to your doctor. Systematic reporting of adverse reactions allows to increase the safety of drugs available on the market. Detailed information on the procedures and the importance of reporting adverse reactions is discussed in our article:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-i-dlaczego-zglaszac-dzialania-niepozadane

If you need more personalized advice, you can use teleconsultations here:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja

The availability of Donepex in pharmacies in Polish can be checked at the following address:

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/24348/donepex-tabletki-powlekane/apteki