Donepezil User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Aricept, Aricept ODT, Adlarity

Donepezil has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 141 reviews on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 32% reported a negative experience.

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Jam...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 14, 2024

"Doctor prescribed to help with short-term memory problems I was having after a major stroke. I did not have any noticeable side effects other than slight loss of appetite, some insomnia, and more vivid dreaming. My memory drastically improved to where I am able to work at my higher-tempo manager job and function normally in daily events."

8 / 10

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Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 15, 2024

For Alzheimer's Disease "Been taking donepezil for a little over 2 years. Began on a very low dose, had zero side effects. Currently taking the max dose, stools are rather soft but not watery. Often feel very tired, however, I force myself to walk and do light exercise. I have tried to enter Alzheimer's studies but pass all cognitive tests with high scores and have not been accepted in any study. Assume medication is helping or I was misdiagnosed."

8 / 10

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Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 27, 2025

Donepezil for Alzheimer's Disease "I take a 10 mg tablet of Aricept (donepezil) just before sleep, after having taken 3 mg of melatonin 30 min earlier. I normally fall asleep almost immediately. Usually, I get 6-8 hours of deep sleep and awaken with a clear mind and good memory. Working alone in my academic office, I am now much more productive than last summer, when dementia was destroying my career. Now, only occasionally does my memory fade, mainly when I feel sleepy (cured by a nap). My dementia never occurs during my daily Zumba classes, when I do fast complex choreography with a strong mind and clear memory (like most of the women but none of the older male dancers). Also, I bicycle fast all over Houston streets without getting confused or lost. My dementia does not arise during conversations with friends and neighbors, although I sometimes forget their names. In summary, Aricept has successfully treated most of my dementia at age 76."

10 / 10

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Taken for 1 to 6 months
July 4, 2024

For Alzheimer's Disease "I just started donepezil to possibly help with my memory problems and possible slowing of word salad. I also take Mirtazipine once a day. I experienced some problems but about one week to 10 days in, I started having coughing issues which led to extreme hot flashes and sudden onset of nausea. I’m not sure if this is from the donepezil with the Mirtazipine or not. I am 72. I went through the change when I was 40. HELP please. Thank you"

5 / 10

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sen...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
February 26, 2025

Donepezil "Trouble sleeping resulting in headaches caused by 'abnormal' dreams listed in less common side effects. For me, the better definition is intense dreams, awaking with a headache and difficulty sleeping thereafter."

6 / 10

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Ari...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
January 24, 2025

Donepezil "I've been on Aricept 5 mg for two years due to cognitive issues, mainly short-term, from long-term maintenance chemotherapy. It is hard to comment on whether or not this drug has been useful as the memory issues still exist. It is possible that the issues have not worsened because of being on this drug. I will try to update this as moving to a higher dose. Not aware of any side effects from this drug."

7 / 10

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Anonymous
August 2, 2011

Donepezil for Alzheimer's Disease "My mother took Aricept 5 mg for one week. She has vivid dreams and cannot tell if they are in fact dreams or real. Also, very tired."

1 / 10

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mot...
August 25, 2009

Donepezil for Alzheimer's Disease "My mum has been on this medicine for 8 weeks now and her cognitive thinking and problem solving have become more fluent, she also looks much more alert."

10 / 10

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WTF...
September 21, 2016

Donepezil for Alzheimer's Disease "Father was almost himself again with Aricept, but it gave him uncontrollable diarrhea so he won't take it."

5 / 10

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sam...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
October 22, 2019

Donepezil for Alzheimer's Disease "This was used on one of my parents. Expensive - does not help and caused diarrhea."

1 / 10

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SKC...
October 26, 2015

Donepezil for Alzheimer's Disease "Trouble sleeping, stomach pain, headache, constipation, fever,"

1 / 10

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ine...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 12, 2019

Donepezil for Alzheimer's Disease "When I began taking this medication, Aricept, I immediately began having very bad stomach cramps. I made it 4 days, and the cramps were relentless. I had to stop taking this medication."

1 / 10

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min...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
September 7, 2013

Donepezil for Alzheimer's Disease "5 mg helped but eventually it worked less well. 10 mg helped a lot for a long time but I think it stopped working again. No side effects."

9 / 10

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ken...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 2, 2012

For Mild Cognitive Impairment "Nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, memory loss worsening."

2 / 10

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Cal...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 27, 2019

For Alzheimer's Disease "Donepezil made 81-year-old mother in mid-stage dementia VERY dizzy. A big NOPE from me."

2 / 10

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Kay...
Taken for less than 1 month
August 18, 2017

Donepezil "Caused severe agitation and anger."

2 / 10

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Bou...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
July 24, 2019

For Alzheimer's Disease "Donepezil was great at the beginning, taking 5 mg for 3 years. Maybe I need to increase the dosage."

8 / 10

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Sta...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
January 13, 2020

For Lewy Body Dementia "My husband started on donepezil 5 mg 1 year ago and upped dosage to 10 mg 2 months later. I see no improvement."

1 / 10

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Cua...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 9, 2022

For Mild Cognitive Impairment "The very first pill I took, 2 hours later I had a seizure, vomiting, then fell from lightheadedness, and more vomiting with dry heaves. I have never had seizures in my life. This was scary."

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Gla...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
January 7, 2022

Donepezil for Alzheimer's Disease "My mom is taking donepezil for Parkinson's dementia. It's like a miracle! Her memory has improved really dramatically! It's been working for about a year now."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 2 to 5 years
August 9, 2017

For Alzheimer's Disease "We've been happy taking donepezil at night, however, his doctor wants to change to a drug containing this medication and Namenda all-in-one. Hate to change when he's doing so well."

9 / 10

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Lyn...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 26, 2024

For Mild Cognitive Impairment "No side effects, easy to take, definite improvement in cognitive abilities after one week of usage."

7 / 10

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Err...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 27, 2024

For Alzheimer's Disease "So far my biggest problems include delusions and dreams of an intense nature and very realistic. Scary at times."

8 / 10

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Unc...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 9, 2018

For Mild Cognitive Impairment "Used to help improve memory and seems to be working."

8 / 10

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Del...
July 16, 2009

Donepezil for Alzheimer's Disease "Have been using Aricept for approximately 6 years and Namenda also."

8 / 10

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