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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 | 33 |
61% |
| Alzheimer's Disease | 29 |
72% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 1 |
0% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 1 |
100% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 66% (65
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my mom has only been on it for a week and a half.
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worked very well in combination with the Namenda.
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when he 1st started on the drug the difference was amazing. they upped his dose after the 1st month low dose and now he seems more confused and depressed..he thinks we are giving him old patches..
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Just began
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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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PS Kim - I just picked up on something in your despatch... You said "now the pain meds are out of her system" - was that making her go awry?... [More] -
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Just wanted to update you. Mom is responding really well to the Exelon patch. Now that the pain meds are out of her system and the patch has been gett... [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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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]
