Compare galantamine vs. Exelon
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Treats Alzheimer's disease.
Razadyne (galantamine) is a first choice medicine to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, but not everyone responds to it.
Treats dementia due to Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease.
Exelon (rivastigmine) relieves the symptoms of dementia, but doesn't stop or reverse progression of Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease.
Upsides
- Razadyne (galantamine) comes in different forms, including liquid, pills, and extended release capsules.
- Razadyne (galantamine) is available as generic.
- Exelon (rivastigmine) improves behavior disorders related to Alzheimer's disease.
- The patch causes less stomach issues than the pill form of other medicines that work similarly.
- Available in cheaper, generic versions.
Downsides
- If you miss doses of Razadyne (galantamine) for more than 3 days, you have to talk to your doctor since you might have to start taking it over again from the original smallest dose.
- Doesn't stop or reverse the natural progression of disease.
- Only works for mild to moderate disease.
- The patch can cause skin irritation.
- The twice daily dosing schedule may be inconvenient when compared to other medicines for dementia.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Extended release capsule
- Liquid
- Pill
- Patch
Price
Lowest price
$46.10
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Side effects
16possible side effects
- Nausea21%
- Vomiting11%
- Dizziness8%
- Loss of appetite7%
- Headache7%
- Diarrhea7%
- Weight loss5%
- Depression4%
- Abdominal pain4%
- Fatigue4%
- Falls4%
- Tremor2%
- Sleepiness2%
- Abdominal discomfort2%
- Indigestion2%
- Weakness2%
24possible side effects
- Nausea47%
- Vomiting31%
- Dizziness21%
- Diarrhea19%
- Headache17%
- Loss of appetite17%
- Abdominal pain13%
- Fatigue9%
- Upset stomach9%
- Insomnia9%
- Confusion8%
- Urinary tract infection7%
- Lack of energy6%
- Depression6%
- Feeling of discomfort5%
- Sleepiness5%
- Anxiety5%
- Sweating4%
- Tremor4%
- Hallucination4%
- Fainting3%
- Weight loss3%
- High blood pressure3%
- Aggressive behavior3%
Risks and risk factors
- Serious skin allergies
- Anesthesia during surgery
- Slowed heartbeat
- History of heart problems
- Stomach issues
- Higher risk for seizures
- Breathing problems
- Stomach problems
- Capsule form of Exelon (rivastigmine)
- Skin sensitivity
- Muscle tremors
- Parkinson's disease
- Stomach ulcers
- History of ulcer disease
- Taking anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
- Changes in heart rate
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Heart rhythm problems
- Driving impairment