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

Comment:
i have felt better from takng this medication.

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i have felt better from takng this medication.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

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My mother's memory has improved and the paranoia that is associated with dementia has decreased.

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My mother's memory has improved and the paranoia that is associated with dementia has decreased.
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Reviewer: KellyS, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

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My Mom is 75 and has been using the lowest dose 4.5? for about 6 weeks. She puts on a new patch at 8 PM every night. She reports very vivid dreams when she first doses off, but no other side effects at all. I think her very short term memory has improved just enough that she doesn't get nearly as agitated and frustrated about the little things she encounters on a daily basis. I think it is ... Show Full Comment

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My Mom is 75 and has been using the lowest dose 4.5? for about 6 weeks. She puts on a new patch at 8 PM every night. She reports very vivid dreams when she first doses off, but no other side effects at all. I think her very short term memory has improved just enough that she doesn't get nearly as agitated and frustrated about the little things she encounters on a daily basis. I think it is unreasonable for manufacturer to expect a patient with dementia to not place a patch on same spot for 14 days. I made her a chart for this week listing a different location for each day of the week. Hopefully that will help. For patients experiencing lethargy, try changing time of day that new patch is put on. Effectiveness of patch is supposed to be better than oral.
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Reviewer: ella12fla@aol.com, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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My Mother is 90 and was using aricept 5 mg but started having vivid dreams after 8 months. I started her on the 4.6 mg patch in the morning each day and after almost 2 weeks, she was so lethargic all she wantedx to do was sit in her chair, she is normally very active. He Dr. stopped the patch and after 1 week, she is much improved with more energy.

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My Mother is 90 and was using aricept 5 mg but started having vivid dreams after 8 months. I started her on the 4.6 mg patch in the morning each day and after almost 2 weeks, she was so lethargic all she wantedx to do was sit in her chair, she is normally very active. He Dr. stopped the patch and after 1 week, she is much improved with more energy.
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Reviewer: mickeycapp3, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been on it for just over a month. My doctor started me with the low dosage. Now I am on the 9.5mg/24 hours. I have noticed some change for the better with my memory, but still have some confusion and panic attacks. Howvever, I am very optimistic that this medication can help me.

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I have been on it for just over a month. My doctor started me with the low dosage. Now I am on the 9.5mg/24 hours. I have noticed some change for the better with my memory, but still have some confusion and panic attacks. Howvever, I am very optimistic that this medication can help me.
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