Rivastigmine and muscular weakness Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Rivastigmine Side Effects Report #5574728-4
Rivastigmine side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Dec 21, 2007. Female patient, 92 years of age, weighting 100.0 lb, was diagnosed with memory impairment and was treated with Rivastigmine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: back pain , muscle spasms, muscular weakness, tremor. Rivastigmine dosage: 1.5 MG BID PO FEW DAYS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rivastigmine Side Effects Report #4723338-7
Rivastigmine side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 20, 2005. Female patient, weighting 15.43 lb, was treated with Rivastigmine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cholinergic syndrome, crying, hyporeflexia, hypotonia, miosis, muscular weakness. Rivastigmine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Rivastigmine Side Effects Report #5017888-6
Rivastigmine side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 20, 2005. Female patient, weighting 16.53 lb, was treated with Rivastigmine. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: accidental exposure, cholinergic syndrome, crying, hyporeflexia, hypotonia, miosis, muscular weakness. Rivastigmine dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.