¿What should I avoid while using Exelon?

Do not use any cream, lotion, ointment, oil, or powder on the skin where you plan to apply a skin patch. The patch may not stick well to the skin. Avoid applying heat to the skin where the patch is worn, because it may increase the amount of medicine your body absorbs. Heat sources include hot tubs, heating pads, heat lamps, saunas, heated water beds, and direct sunlight.Exelon can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.Exelon side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop usingExelon and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss;
• black or bloody stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like blood or coffee grounds;
• restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck, tremor (uncontrolled shaking);
• sudden numbness or weakness, headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
• pale skin, easy bruising or bleeding;
• confusion, hallucinations; or
• pain or burning when you urinate.
  

Less serious side effects may include:

• diarrhea;
• headache, tired feeling;
• redness, itching, or swelling where the patch was worn;
• dizziness, spinning feeling; or
• sleep problems (insomnia).
  

This list is not complete and other side effects may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.