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Rivastigmineis used to treat the symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Rivastigmine will not cure Alzheimer's disease, and it will not stop the disease from getting worse. However, rivastigmine can improve thinking ability in some patients with Alzheimer's disease.
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Dementia | 19 |
58% |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 19 |
74% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 1 |
0% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 65% (40
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Hard to know how effective it is -- maybe has delayed some memory loss.
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Not really sure. She was on the patch at first and it began irritating her skin. Now on oral. Not sure if there are any side effects as she says she never feels well. Always very sleepy and achey.
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How do I know if it works or not, I am told it is working from talking to the Dr with no side effects.
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works well with namenda
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didn't seem to slow progression
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this seems to be working for her takes twice a day she seems more cognitive on it
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Wow! I was hesitant having my husband try this drug, due to side effects, but WOW! It's like a lightswitch was turned on. He is so much more connected to reality and the compulsive type behaviours ie dressing/undressing,has been reduced about 95%.
Now I am wondering if all this was in MY head.
Now I am wondering if all this was in MY head.
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He vomited when he took it
we discontinued
we discontinued
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I really don't know. He's been taking the medicine since before he moved in with us.
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Taking it helps some
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don't see much difference
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Not sure
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Previously Exelon was given in combination with Aricept prescribed during hospitalization. This proved to be an oversight and since Aricept was discontinued the treatment is entirely satisfactory.
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Papa had been using a patch for about 3 plus months and I see a change in his conversations. Not as depressed with repetitive as before. 2 days ago dosage was increased to a 9.5 mg daily patch. As of 3--6-08 Papa has improved greatly! Eating, remembers things, alert, no depression!
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OK so far
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I have dementia and was prescibed exelon patch fot lower dose for 30 days then went up to the 9.5 dose. I seem to have leveled out without any signs o... [More] -
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My Mom just started the Exelon 4.6 mg. patch 2 weeks ago (as of tomorrow). Aside from a very bad few days when she was prescribed a pain medication fo... [More] -
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Hi Please forgive me - first time in a discussion group so need to get hang of it. My dad aged 83 was diagnosed with memory and cognitive problems - ... [More] -
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My husband has been on excelon for a couple of yrs, now. He switched from Aricept to Excelon. He has not had any negative reactions from the drug. ... [More] -
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My husband (81) has been diagnosed with Alzeimers dementia. His neurologist is planning on prescribing Exelon for him. He appointment is November 12. ... [More]
