Common Side Effects

• There are some common side effects of Rivastigmine that are usually considered to be minor. These side effects include stomachache, nausea, throwing up, dizziness, feeling lightheaded, diarrhea and extreme sleepiness. Should these side effects not go away, or should they intensify, a medical professional should be consulted as soon as possible.
  
  

Rare Side Effects

• In the case of rarer side effects, medical attention should be sought immediately. Potentially more harmful side effects of taking Rivastigmine are weakness, chest ache, abnormal sweating, urine changes (particularly the amounts of urine and painful urination), convulsions, darker stools, mood swings, mental changes, swelling and very slow heart rate.
  
  

Severe Side Effects

• Some severe side effects that are not as unusual as the aforementioned include mild to dramatic weight loss, as well as loss of appetite. In situations of these side effects occurring, a medical professional should be notified.
  
  

Caution

• It is crucial to exercise caution before using Rivastigmine. It is very important that a person's physician is aware of their detailed medical history, particularly with regards to intestine and stomach-related ailments, such as bleeding and ulcers. Other health conditions that a doctor should be aware about are eating disorders (like bulimia and anorexia), heart disorders, lung conditions, allergies and problems with the urinary tract.
  
  

Drug Interactions

• Some medications might have negative interactions with Rivastigmine. This includes both prescription and non-prescription drugs, particularly atropine, diphenhydramine, bethanechol, tolterodine, neostigmine and scopolamine.