A 70-year-old patient with Alzheimer's disease presents with mild cognitive impairment (MMSE score of 23). The patient has been taking donepezil but experiences gastrointestinal side effects, including nausea and vomiting. The patient is also on beta-blockers for hypertension. Should the patient be switched to Exelon Patch or Exelon Capsules? What are the possible adverse effects of the selected medication?   Please answer at your own easy words. Answer should be to the point (Specific).   Don't use AI answering this question!

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A 70-year-old patient with Alzheimer's disease presents with mild cognitive impairment (MMSE score of 23). The patient has been taking donepezil but experiences gastrointestinal side effects, including nausea and vomiting. The patient is also on beta-blockers for hypertension. Should the patient be switched to Exelon Patch or Exelon Capsules? What are the possible adverse effects of the selected medication?

 

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