Aricept in dementia

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Avatar f tn My husband has been taking 10mg of Aricept for 2 years now and I have not noticed any significant difference in his memory. Actually, my observation is his memory is becoming worse. I'm struggling with whether I should discontinue the medication since I don't see improvement and because it is quite costly. I also know Aricept is designed to slow down the dementia so if I discontinue it I'm wondering if he will become worse much faster.
246236 tn?1275478902 My neurologist wants me to start on Aricept for my cognitive issues. Apparently it just became available in generic about 3 weeks ago, but she gave me a month's sample of the actual Aricept. I'm excited to take it (I'm going to start it tomorrow so I have a few weekend days to know how it affects me), especially if it helps! I've looked online and on previous forum posts but didn't find a lot regarding actual experiences from those taking it who have MS.
Avatar n tn My Mom is 92 years old. Has been living on her own in Elderly housing for 20 years. Her dementia consisted of repeating and repeating, forgetting who visited, etc. but went throughout her normal activities w/some services very well and very happiy. Always knew us but was starting to forget other people but after prompting she would be ok. 3 weeks ago she developed a very severe resistant UTI and then got c-dift (not sure how to spell that). Anyway ended up dilusional, confused, etc.
Avatar f tn I would not rest till someone could figure out why you have atrophy in your brain and what you can do. Maybe Aricept is something that would be helpful for you. I wish you luck.
Avatar f tn My husband has dementia. He takes the Bupropion in the morning along with his Aricept and Exforge (for blood pressure). He gets drowsy right after taking his pills and I think it may be the Bupropion HSL SR causing this. His neurologist told him the anti-depressant would probably make him "a little more fuzzy in his thinking". My husband is usually at his best in the morning as far as clear thinking goes.
338416 tn?1420045702 As you know, I've been taking Aricept for my cognitive impairment, and it's been working pretty well. Problem is, it costs $75 a bottle. My Copaxone also costs $50 to $75 a box, depending on whether I buy $150 worth for three months, or $75 for one month. I can't afford both, so I've been buying the Aricept and not buying the Copaxone. Probably not a great idea, but I figure at least I can think, even if I'm acquiring disability from not taking the Copaxone.
338416 tn?1420045702 t read deeply enough to understand that it was moderate in a few select areas. Evidently Aricept has not been shown to be effective for mild cognitive impairment, and he told me so, quite angrily. I don't understand his anger. I'm still employed full time, but I'm going to lose my job if I can't concentrate and keep screwing things up. It's either take a drug that helps me think and stay on focus, or go on disability - which is the better patient? Feh.
704043 tn?1298056844 WOW, I'm glad you guys brought this up. I had no idea that Aricept worked that way. Does it give you a lift too----you know like ritalin?
Avatar f tn I have been taking aricept for about 9 months. It is hard to tell if there is an improvement. It has been a while since I forgot my way home but I still forget a lot of little stuff. I keep taking it because I am convinced it cant hurt anything and it just might help a little.
Avatar n tn my mum was diagnosed with alzaheimer in October 2008, she was prescriped dogmatile fort 200, aricept, trittico and lustral, I wonder if this combination goes well as she is more depessed since she took the medication.
Avatar m tn If a person has not been diagnosed with alzheimers but is taking aricept, is it okay? will it hurt to be taking it?
Avatar f tn Second visit to neurologist (3 week wait) he did the EEG, said I had dementia, prescribed Aricept and depakote, referred me to psychological evaluation. I went to the evaluation(after 7 weeks), did the tests, waited 8 weeks for the results. Third visit to the neurologist, he flipped the report to the last page, he looks up says you are just depressed.
Avatar f tn My mother-in-law is 81 and there is quite a history of longevity in her family. She has been living on her own since her youngest daughter moved into her own place 25 years ago. A little over 2 months ago, her 92-year-old since became suddenly ill and subsequently passed away. My mother-in-law was able to attend her funeral with us 200 miles away and she was also able to see her sister one last time before she died.
1056589 tn?1273747102 s being cared for wonderfully in a great nursing home (I know, amazing for UK...). Dementia looks so savagely cruel. It's so sad for all the family as well. But it's weird, my mum is still in there somewhere, she's not a vegetable - and if you listen very carefully, she does make perfect sense, there is still communication. In some ways it's a much kinder, gentler communication, more fundamental.
211940 tn?1267881266 About five months after taking Aricept, I found that my brain was quicker and more adept. I could participate in conversations and follow topics better. I could remember what I was doing from one moment to the next. I could even count change and catch errors at the grocery store! So I stopped taking it. I recommend it for everybody that's having problems with cognitive function.
Avatar n tn I think you should discuss with your PCP regarding a drug called Aricept. This should be started only on prescription of your treating physician. It is used for treatment of Alzheimer’s, but is helpful for short term memory loss. Aricept is a drug of choice to treat Alzheimer's, but its use is not restricted. It has been observed that Aricept improves cognition and function, which includes effects on memory and performing everyday tasks, hence it would have been prescribed.
500374 tn?1210071413 t even know who my kids were and have been listed as having mild/moderate dementia since then. I think they are called multi-infarct dementia even though the doctor and counselor have it listed as Alzheimers. Obviously, I am too young for that. Do you know what caused your brainstem stroke? My doctors said there was nothing they could do but give me aspirin and pain medicine. What is your treatment for this?
401219 tn?1205879481 Can anyone give me some advice as to any resources in my area? I have found a support group for her so far. We both live in Montgomery County, PA, I live near the border of Bucks and Montgomery counties.
969466 tn?1247741539 I am very glad to see that we now have an expert /Doctor forum I had been asking for a long time for MH to get one started so thank you MH and welcome Dr Rajgopal, to Quietfeather I hear(,you can google), that a new drug called' Rember 'is in the 2-3 year of trials in Aberdeen University in Scotland , they think if it gets passed that it will be a big breakthrough ,has shown a lot of promise, finally. put it into your search engine.for further information regarding it. Good luck..
338416 tn?1420045702 I think that's exactly what happened to me - I was in a fog for a long time. I asked for a script for Aricept, got it, and was on that for three months. It felt very much like the Aricept gave my brain enough 'power' to jump over the holes. After a while, it was more like the brain knew how to navigate around the holes.
Avatar f tn I see your answer to the blue patches on the sclera; my mother in law has black patches at the 3 and 9 position. She is 94, has Alzheimer's, is taking aricept and namenda. can you indicate what causes the black areas?