Aricept for Alzheimer's Disease User Reviews (Page 2)

• KMP...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2022

"My dad was diagnosed with dementia and was prescribed Aricept. His demeanor changed to extremely agitated and almost violent. I had to stop giving it to him. It did nothing to help with his memory. I saw only negative impact on him from taking this drug."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 21, 2025

"I have been recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and Aricept has been very helpful, and I have easily tolerated this medication. I’m grateful. I am not yet on the larger daily dose, but I am looking forward to that."

• pat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2025

"I have been taking 5 mg each night with similar side effects as mentioned in other reviews: leg cramps and wild dreams. I've only been on the medicine for 3 months, but I have recognized a positive difference. I still function fairly well with driving, chores, working out, cooking, etc., but definitely can tell that my life is progressively changing. I encourage everyone reading these reviews to support your local and national Alzheimer Association groups. It's a horrible disease and life changer for families."

• stu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 20, 2024

"Drug has made a significant impact on me. Cleared up most of my confusion, loss of focus, and overall insecurity feelings. I have experienced many of the minor side effects listed in articles, but none that could not be worked through."

• Bil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 27, 2025

"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."

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2011

"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."

• mot...
• August 25, 2009

"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."

• WTF...
• September 21, 2016

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

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

"This was used on one of my parents. Expensive - does not help and caused diarrhea."

• SKC...
• October 26, 2015

"Trouble sleeping, stomach pain, headache, constipation, fever,"

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

"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."

• Del...
• July 16, 2009

"Have been using Aricept for approximately 6 years and Namenda also."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2025

"I just took the first dose, and I have not had any side effects yet. I may be OK."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 29, 2025

"Have had vivid dreams, am experiencing a headache, have not noticed any cognitive benefits, have noticed stomach upset noises, loss of appetite."

• Bre...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 24, 2024

"Shortness of breath, less energy. Not sure it's helping."