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Reviewer: Scaff, 75 or over on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Started at the low dose and increased to slow release 24mg. Been using for 3yrs. Have had leg cramps, cold numb feet. lost weight-though not drastic. Memory improved, worried that Hydrobromide causes loss of libido, but it doesnâ??t apparently is a myth. Discovered that not necessary to take in morning, can take at night. Noticed a difference in Dementia symptoms very quickly- within days, th
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Reviewer: Terry, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Only been on it for 3 week. Don't see much change so far, I think a little less confused. I have notice I'm having a lot of leg cramps. Not sure if this a side effect or not.
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Reviewer: galantamine side effects, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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In the beginning when I first started Galantamine25mg I felt very well Now after 12 months I can feel myself becoming unsure of my health
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Reviewer: Steve71, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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After seven days of a 16mg dosage once a day I experienced lower back pain, trouble sleeping, depression, lower energy level, indigestion, blurry vision, difficulty swallowing, head aches, and taste problems.
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Reviewer: Thomas, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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It did not help my memory problems. I felt more confused and anxious.
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