A client is being started on Donepezil (Aricept) for early stage Alzheimers disease. The nurse is completing her teaching to the client and her family. Why does the nurse stress to the client and family not to stop taking this medication abruptly?
A) Severe muscle weakness has been documented in clients after discontinuing Aricept.
B) Other medications cannot be started for 6-8 weeks following Aricept's discontinuation.
C) Stopping Aricept abruptly has been known to cause seizures
D) Once discontinued, improvement in condition may be lost permanently.
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