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MY MOTHER WAS PUT ON THIS AND WITHIN 2 WEEKS WE SAW A SCARY DIFFERENCE. SHE BEGAN TO LOOSE MORE MEMORY AND OR BECOME MORE INCOHERENT AND THEN SHE STARTED GETTING WEEK UNTIL THE POINT OF FALLING ON THE KITCHEN FLOOR. WE TOOK HER OFF IMEDIATELY. Published: October 06, 2008 ::
My 89 year old grandmother took this medication and it improved her qulity of life quite significantly. She began refusing to see the perscribing dr., when the med ran out there was a marked change, reduced energy and loss of interest in most things. I'd say it works Published: March 07, 2008 ::
My husband has been using Exelon for over 3 yrs. He is now taking Namenda with it. They are both helping Published: June 06, 2008 ::
The patch is a godsend. Time release - 4.6 mg. patch starter dose worked temporarily. Seemed to time out in afternoon. The 9.5 mg. patch worked terrifically for 24 hrs - but fell asleep too often during the day. Both are extremely expensive - and I ended up with the 'priced right' time release 4.5mg pill which got me through the whole day. Godsend medication though. (For Lews Body Dementia) Published: October 07, 2008 ::
My mother is taking Exelon oral. This is her second week. My father dispenses his medications t0 her. Her doctor said to give her 1 pill a day for a week, and then 2 pills a day. He gave her 2 pills at one time and it caused her to get sick, weak, clammy, diarrhea. Then, I read the lable which said to take it twice a day. I believe that is why she had the reaction. I was in the doctor's office when he said to increase it to 2 pills a day. On the prescription it says to take twice a day. He did not read this. Doctors should be sure to explain exactly how to take this drug when you are at the appointment. Especially with older people to whom this drug is usually given. We will try giving it twice a day. She got along fine with the once a day dose. Doctors should be explicit in the office. Especially when an older person will be dispencing it. Even write it down so that the patient and caregiver will have the right instructions. That could prevent problems such as this. My father is the principle caregiver. Age 89. I will fill out the rest of this form as Him. Published: March 12, 2009 ::
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My mother has been taking Exelon since it was introduced to the market. Over 15 yrs. of taking Exelon has allowed her to maintain a good lifestyle. I always recommend Exelon to anyone who is affected by the Alzheimer's. Published: February 06, 2008 ::