title: Discontinuation syndrome following donepezil cessation.
abstract: We report two cases of discontinuation syndrome on cessation of donepezil treatment. The clinical presentations are described and diagnostic criteria is appendixed.
authors.affiliation: Psychology Services for the Elderly, Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Trust, Lincolnshire, UK. Shobha.Singh@LHT.NHS.UK
authors.forename: Shobha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Carole
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Dudley
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003704:Dementia / Q000188:drug therapy; D000077265:Donepezil; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007189:Indans / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018697:Nootropic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010880:Piperidines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D007189:Indans; D018697:Nootropic Agents; D010880:Piperidines; D000077265:Donepezil