Reviewer: brb, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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My mother was given Namenda after being on Exelon Patch alone. We did the month long increase in pills. By end of month, she was sleeping 14 to 15 hours a day if we let her, as well as naps after eating, errands, etc. Very fuzzy headed, and not much emotion. No other side effects, but the sleepiness seemed to be increasing. Took her off the pills and within 2 weeks back to normal. Not sure what do ... Show Full Comment

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My mother was given Namenda after being on Exelon Patch alone. We did the month long increase in pills. By end of month, she was sleeping 14 to 15 hours a day if we let her, as well as naps after eating, errands, etc. Very fuzzy headed, and not much emotion. No other side effects, but the sleepiness seemed to be increasing. Took her off the pills and within 2 weeks back to normal. Not sure what doctor and I will decide to do next, as Aricept doesn't have good reviews either. I am calling FDA to report this side effect because it states tiredness, NOT sleeping all the time.
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Reviewer: namendaXR, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Reviewer: decatur3050, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

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My 86 yr old mother has been on Namenda for about 3 weeks. I cannot believe how much better she is. She almost acts normal again. She never would take it at home but she is in assisted living now and takes all her medications properly. I think this works for people in the lower stages and probably not severe cases. Most Neurologists give samples to try at first. Mom has had no side effects at all ... Show Full Comment

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My 86 yr old mother has been on Namenda for about 3 weeks. I cannot believe how much better she is. She almost acts normal again. She never would take it at home but she is in assisted living now and takes all her medications properly. I think this works for people in the lower stages and probably not severe cases. Most Neurologists give samples to try at first. Mom has had no side effects at all from this.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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memory has leveled not declined as it did before

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memory has leveled not declined as it did before
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Reviewer: d63yxe, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

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