Who should not take Exelon (rivastigine)?
Before taking Exelon (rivastigine), tell your doctor if you: have significant nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, or weight loss have difficulty urinating have heart disease such as a slow or irregular heartbeat have a history of stomach ulcers have seizures or a history of seizures have a history of asthma or obstructive pulmonary disease need to have surgery You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Exelon (rivastigine) is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not take Exelon (rivastigine) without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is also not known whether Exelon (rivastigine) will harm a nursing infant. Do not take Exelon (rivastigine) without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
