Exelon Patch Side Effects

Serious Exelon Patch Side Effects

Some Exelon Patch side effects, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
 
  • Severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or weight loss
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • A dangerously slow heart rate (bradycardia)
  • Stomach ulcers or intestinal ulcers
  • Difficulty passing urine
  • Seizures
  • Worsening of asthma
  • A worsening of Parkinson's disease symptoms (in people using the patch for Parkinson's dementia)
  • Uncontrollable body movements or twitches
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
 
    • Unexplained rash
    • Hives
    • Itching
    • Swelling of the mouth or throat
    • Wheezing
    • Difficulty breathing.
 

Less Common Exelon Patch Side Effects

Rare Exelon Patch side effects occurred in less than 1 percent of people using the patch. Because these side effects are so uncommon, it is difficult to tell whether they are actually caused by the medication or something else. There is a good chance that these "side effects" could be completely unrelated to the Exelon Patch.
 
These rare side effects include but are not limited to:
 

Final Thoughts on Exelon Patch Side Effects

You may experience some or none of the Exelon Patch side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never taken. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while using the patch or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of the Exelon Patch, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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