Lzheimer's Drug Aricept (donepezil) - New Warnings On The Serious Risks Of Muscle Breakdown And Of A Neurological Disorder

Aricept (donepezil) Recall Summary Aricept, a medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease, has new warning labels because it may cause muscle breakdown and a serious neurological disorder. The medication is distributed across Canada and affects patients currently taking this drug. Health authorities have added safety information to the product labeling to inform users and healthcare providers about these risks.

Reason

Labelling - New safety information - Product safety

Category

consumer product recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-PRODUCTS

Recall date

2015-01-21

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-PRODUCTS

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