ARICEPT ODT vs MESTINON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ARICEPT ODT and MESTINON are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ARICEPT ODT	MESTINON
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$1.43 /30	$0.60 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE	PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE
Manufacturer	Eisai Inc	Bausch
Dosage forms	Tablet, orally disintegrating	Solution, Tablet, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Cholinesterase Inhibitor	Cholinesterase Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 70 hours	—
Treats	Alzheimer Disease	Drug-Induced Abnormalities, Myasthenia Gravis

aricept odt mestinon

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$1.43 /30

$0.60 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE

PYRIDOSTIGMINE BROMIDE

Manufacturer

Eisai Inc

Bausch

Dosage forms

Tablet, orally disintegrating

Solution, Tablet, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Cholinesterase Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 70 hours

—

Treats

Alzheimer Disease

Drug-Induced Abnormalities, Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Aricept ODT and Mestinon?

Aricept ODT contains Donepezil Hydrochloride, while Mestinon contains Pyridostigmine Bromide — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.