Rivastigmine

Common brands: Exelon, Rivastigmine Transdermal System, Nuplazid, Seroquel Xr, Seroquel

Top reporter: Sandoz Inc

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18,392
Total Reports
8,481
Serious Reports
4,674
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (25.41%)

Patient Demographics

Male
8,494
Female
8,823

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Rivastigmine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DEATH 2,265
9.9%
2 FALL 1,701
7.5%
3 HALLUCINATION 1,400
6.1%
4 CONFUSIONAL STATE 1,275
5.6%
5 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 917
4.0%
6 VOMITING 897
3.9%
7 NAUSEA 838
3.7%
8 DIZZINESS 793
3.5%
9 GAIT DISTURBANCE 720
3.2%
10 PNEUMONIA 704
3.1%
11 MALAISE 660
2.9%
12 SOMNOLENCE 658
2.9%
13 DIARRHOEA 648
2.8%
14 FATIGUE 646
2.8%
15 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 624
2.7%
16 ASTHENIA 618
2.7%
17 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 601
2.6%
18 TREMOR 582
2.5%
19 WEIGHT DECREASED 582
2.5%
20 PARKINSON^S DISEASE 577
2.5%
21 MEMORY IMPAIRMENT 569
2.5%
22 DEMENTIA 561
2.5%
23 GENERAL PHYSICAL HEALTH DETERIORATION 557
2.4%
24 OFF LABEL USE 550
2.4%
25 AGITATION 534
2.3%
26 AGGRESSION 516
2.3%
27 DECREASED APPETITE 498
2.2%
28 INSOMNIA 452
2.0%
29 CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT 449
2.0%
30 DYSPHAGIA 435
1.9%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.