Donepezil is used to treat memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
 Avoid: Adverse interaction—Avoid these supplements
when taking this medication because taking them together may cause undesirable or dangerous
results. |
Huperzine-A* |
| Depletion or interference |
None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known |
| Supportive interaction |
None known |
| Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability |
None known |
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
Huperzine-A
Further studies are needed to determine the long-term safety of huperizine A. Until more is
known about it’s actions in the body, it is best to avoid using it together with
donepezil, which also prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine.
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