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Reviewer: Dick, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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This medication has only been tried at the lower level. It may be that it has affected appetite (reduction) especially in mornings. Our neurologist has indicated that studies of the patch indicate a slowing of progression. Benefits according to my wife are nil. I feel that if it is true that it slows progression, it is worth the price. The first months supply can be obtained without financial
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Reviewer: Frances, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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After my 82 yr old mother wore the patch for 2 weeks, she became so confused she could not figure out what end of the telephone to talk in, which end of the fork to eat with.. Her awareness dropped to the point of not being able to locate the bathroom in the home she has lived in for 30+ yrs. Have spoken to several others who have had the same issues and we have now taken her off the patch. None o
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Reviewer: wayney, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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Reviewer: pagal, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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i put this on my 85 yr old father--it works great for his paranoia & memory--having alot of red welts & bad itching tho!
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Reviewer: hubby2, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)
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My 64 year old wife wore the patches for 2.5 weeks then developed terribly itchy red spots at the sites where it was placed according to instructions. She could not then tolerate the constant itching so bad she could not sleep well! It did seem to help her memory, but the itching was too much to put up with for her.
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