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    Condition: Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Type Dementia
    5/4/2008 3:27:01 PM

    Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    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!

    Condition: Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Type Dementia
    4/14/2008 8:23:58 AM

    Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:

    Condition: Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Type Dementia
    3/4/2008 10:30:06 AM

    Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I am a care giver and found this drug to be very effective. Would recommend.

    Condition: Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Type Dementia
    2/5/2008 9:35:07 AM

    Reviewer: kykaren, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    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 an ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's Type Dementia
    1/31/2008 3:19:06 PM

    Reviewer: on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:

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