Exelon Questions

My wife's new neurologist added namenda 10 mg to exelon patch 9.5 mg, doesn't appear to help?

Posted 13 Sep 2011 • 1 answer •

Can the combination of Exelon and Namenda 10 mg cause sleepiness in a person with Alzheimer?

Posted 29 Jun 2011 • 1 answer •

Exelon Patch - what illness is this designed for, will it slow down the illness?

I am 59. Exactly what will the medication do to help or slow down the progression of illness. How many years does one have when they start this medication before they are not able to functions at a ...

Posted 6 Apr 2011 • 1 answer •

Does the Exelon patch contain two medications combined for the treatment of Alzheimer?

I have been told that the Exelon patch is superior to Aricept because Exelon contains two components and Aricept has only one. Exelon is superior because is is a combination of two medications for ...

Posted 11 Mar 2011 • 1 answer •

Has anyone had their Exelon patch changed to the pill & experienced depression or other problems?

My grandmother has been using the Exelon patch (4.6mg) for almost four years now. I just had to move her to a nursing home for (hopefully) short-term rehab after she cracked her knee cap. The nursing ...

Posted 2 Mar 2011 • 1 answer •

Exelon - when taking care of people with alzheimers, what are some good nursing teaching and?

... interventions, i can add to my school paper, at least 4, thanks for helping

Posted 27 Feb 2011 • 1 answer •

Exelon - If patient tolerates 4.6 mg/24 for a month, what would benefits be if up dose to 9mg?

... the recommended maintenance dosage and how long would it take to know if it has helped or produced adverse side effects?

Posted 7 Nov 2010 • 1 answer •

Aricept side effects - gastro and fainting - what to do?

My Mom has been taking Namenda for a couple of yrs. We tried to add Exelon twice, but had to stop due to gastrointestinal problems. We're now trying 5 mg/day of Aricept and after one week is ...

Posted 18 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

My husband has dementia and is currently taking namenda and exelon patch. the doctor has precribed?

... haldol decanoate intramuscular solution once a month. he has not started this at this time and i am concerned. help!!

Posted 20 Jul 2010 • 1 answer •

Is 88 years of age to late to start Exelon meds?

Posted 21 Jun 2010 • 1 answer •

Why do I need to tell my Dentist that I am on the Exelon Patch?

Posted 9 Jun 2010 • 1 answer •

Was anyone taken off Exelon and what side effects were felt when stopped?

... terrible side effects, terrible depression so we have stopped the drug and wonder if that is the right thing to do. She was being sick and feeling nauseous appetite gone and has lost a lot of ...

Posted 30 Jan 2010 • 1 answer •

Can Namenda and Exelon be used together? Is this a good pratice?

Posted 12 Jan 2010 • 1 answer •

Can the Excelon Patch be used on people who have had traumatic brain injuries ?

People who have traumatic brain injuries usually have memory problems (Long and short). Would these people be good candidatesfor the Excelon Patch or Excelon medication?

Posted 23 Nov 2009 • 1 answer •

My mum is being sick ,loss of apetite and tired ,on exelon for a wk , how long do side effect last?

Posted 17 Nov 2009 • 1 answer •