I experienced very unpleasant side effect for only one week. I believe that Aricept is a miracle drug for me. I was diagnosed with an alzheimer's type mild dementia in 2001. Taking the Aricept I was able to work until 2004, and now I am on disability. I believe that Aricept has slowed the progression of my condition to the point that I am still able to care for myself, including driving and living alone. It might not work quite like this for everyone, but any productive time it can give a person is very much welcomed. I can honestly recommend Aricept to anyone with this type of dementia. But please allow enough time to get past the initial side effects. Published: February 05, 2008 ::

I am taking this, for moderate memory loss. I have only been on it 3 weeks and I do feel it has helped, and hope it will continue to improve my memory loss. I have not been diagnosed with dementia or early Alzheimer's- just moderate to severe memory loss. No side effects either. MaureenD Published: October 29, 2007 ::

The negative reaction I had to tis was bowel loosness and frequency. I take an OTC anti medication. My memory has increased back to before I had a problem. Cognitive is still not good. Published: December 01, 2007 ::

I have been on the sample package for 5 weeks. The 5 mg. went well, but ater I started the 10 mg. I had terrible nightmares, preassure in my head & ears. muscle cramps, dizziness, nausea and weakness. I want to get off this! Published: May 04, 2008 ::

8/27/07-Started 5mg dosage 9/3/07-Began 10mg 9/3/07-To date-1 pill/day-AM I am ecstatic about Aricept! If I could obtain a generic(donezipil) and I can convince my Wife(Sally) to take it, I would be even happier! How do I do that? I know, make her Doctor tell her to!!! George Carlson Published: December 16, 2007 ::

I have had sever tremors ever sinse in legs and hips. I'm now in a wheel chair.Not sure if this is the cause. I woke up one morning could not walk.???? Published: October 09, 2007 ::

My 90 yr old grandmother has multi-infarct dementia r/t stroke. She has been on Aricept with good cognitive results, but had to discontinue use because of the side effect of excessive tiredness/sleepiness during the day. I have seen a definite decline in her cognitive response after the d/c of this drug. I have taken care of many other geriatrics in long term care with this med therapy, with varied results. Drug does not work as well for people with severe dementia, but noticible increases in cognitive levels for people with mild to moderate dementia. I am a healthcare employee with 18 years working with dementia patients. Thank you. Published: October 02, 2008 ::

My husband has been on this for 3 months and I can't see any difference. He also has trouble sleeping and has diarrhea every morning. Published: January 15, 2008 ::

The .5 Aricept was no problem, no side effects if I took it in the a.m. When I went to .10 I had nightmares, insomnia, stomach problems, alot of painful pressure in the head. Published: September 02, 2008 ::

I'm 58, disabled, bipolar and a care giver for my 93 yr old mother who has been diagnose with moderate dementia. I have mild to moderate memory problems due to several years of depressive episode. we both have had excellent results. we both take am doses due to pm side effects. if we skip a dose just 2 days, we notice the difference, she wont' talk or will be very confused, just sit and stare and I can hardly focus, express myself, and stumble for words. she's taken it for about 3yrs and I have for app. 1yr. Can't do without it. Published: March 18, 2008 ::