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(also known as Donepezil)

Donepezil is used to treat the symptoms of mild to moderate, or severe Alzheimer's disease. Donepezil will not cure Alzheimer's disease, and it will not stop the disease from getting worse. However, it can improve thinking ability in some patients .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescripti... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Alzheimer's Disease
339
80%
Dementia
62
81%
Brain Injury
4
100%
Parkinson's Disease
4
100%
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
1
100%
Overall, 81% (421 Members) find Aricept helpful
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Aricept Reviews

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in conjunction with the Namenda my husband and I have both seen an improvement. Its working...because without the two medicines he can hardly function.
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Stopped taking Aricept after 5 years. Doctor said there was no benefit to continue taking.
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seems to be working.
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still feel somewhat depressed wbipolar dx.
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Didn't work............caused low blood pressure.
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It is working
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somewhat. But mom is dizzy and sleeps a lot.
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still use
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Will start this week.
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can't tell. they say its not a cure but slows the progress. How would you know how much worse it would be if they weren't on it.?
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: Aricept and nightmares
    After the doctor increased the dosage of Aricept, my husband began having vivid dreams - talking, having whole conversations, telling jokes, singing, ... [More]
  2. Discussion: Aricept
    My mother is in a nursing home and suffers from dementia. She takes it and it has really made a big difference in her. She can now be a pleasure to ta... [More]
  3. Discussion: Aricept
    I take it now as meds after my stoke. I think it doe help with my mental staying power. I do notice a difference if I forget to take it. let me know w... [More]
  4. Discussion: Aricept
    I started taking Aricept today after suffering a stroke back in 2010, at the age of 31. Since the stroke I have had diminished cognitive abilities.... [More]
  5. Discussion: Aricept and nightmares
    Anyone have any experience with Aricept and having nightmares? My mil has been having some weird and scary dreams. She has a doctor's appointment next... [More]