Rivastigmine Search our site | UK Guidelines | NewsEquipment | Books | Your Experience | Other resources | Glossaries Rivastigmine cannot cure dementia or Alzheimer's disease but it can slow down the progression of dementia and can help to ease the symptoms. It works by increasing the amount of a natural chemical in the brain which is known to be lower in people suffering from Alzheimer's dementia. Weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, feeling or being sick, drowsiness, tummy pain, agitation, confusion, diarrhoea, indigestion, headache, difficulty sleeping, sweating, generally feeling unwell, shakiness, restlessness, muscle stiffness, difficulty moving or walking, fainting, depression, chest pain, rash, hallucinations. Sometimes there can be a worsening of symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease.
