Pregnancy Breastfeeding And Fertility While Taking Donepezil

Donepezil and pregnancy

There is little information available about donepezil and the effect it can have on unborn babies, so it is not recommended during pregnancy.

If you're taking donepezil and are trying to get pregnant, or are already pregnant, talk to your doctor about whether it's right for you. Do not stop your medicine without speaking to your doctor first.

Donepezil and breastfeeding

Donepezil is not usually recommended if you're breastfeeding. This is because there is no information about how donepezil may affect your baby.

Donepezil and fertility

There's no evidence to suggest that taking donepezil affects fertility in either men or women.

Tell your doctor if you're:

trying to get pregnant
pregnant
breastfeeding

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