Exelon Questions

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

Posted 2 Mar 2011 • 2 answers

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 home is forcing us to use their treating physician and immediately upon her admission he made ...

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

Posted 12 Jan 2010 • 1 answer

What is the "worst case senerio" should we decide to stop using the Exelon Patch?

Posted 23 May 2013 • 2 answers

My 80 year-old mother was diagnosed with Alzheimers approximately 4 years ago and the Dr prescribed the patch 2 1/2 years ago. It does not seem to be helping as it originally did. She continues to have urinary track infections, which is a common side effect for this patch, and Uti'S are also ...

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

Posted 20 Jul 2010 • 1 answer

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

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

Posted 18 Aug 2010 • 1 answer

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 already experiencing diarrhea. Has anyone come up with a solution short of taking her off the Aricept? ...

Exelon - I forgot to ask..do I need to remove the patch to take a shower or is it ok to have it on?

Posted 27 Apr 2013 • 1 answer

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

Posted 6 Apr 2011 • 1 answer

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 typical level?