Aricept and Vivid Dreams: What Users Say
Reviews for Aricept
- Bir...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 26, 2018
For Alzheimer's Disease "I was taking Aricept to help preserve my memory, due to the fact that I am 46 years old. I had brain surgery in 2009 to prevent seizures, and now my memory is very bad. I took this medicine for about 2 months, but the vivid dreams and leg cramps were just too much to handle. I am trying a new Alzheimer's medicine now. I believe every medicine has side effects, we just have to pick and choose!"
- pat...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- February 11, 2025
For Alzheimer's Disease "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."
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- sen...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 26, 2025
"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."
- sen...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 26, 2025
"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."
- Ano...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 3, 2025
For Alzheimer's Disease "I am commenting for my husband. The results seem to be good. The only experience he tells me is that he has vivid dreams. We are very grateful for the medicine and pray that it will slow the progression of this dreadful disease. My husband is 86 years old and his only medical problem before this was acid reflux."
- Anonymous
- August 2, 2011
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."
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- Lad...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 8, 2025
"Worsened depression, vivid dreams being confused for reality, tiredness, and diarrhea."
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 29, 2025
For Alzheimer's Disease "Have had vivid dreams, am experiencing a headache, have not noticed any cognitive benefits, have noticed stomach upset noises, loss of appetite."
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For Alzheimer's Disease "I have taken Namenda and Aricept for years. Memory has improved! I have had the vivid dreams others have described, also muscle cramps. I am going to cut back on the Aricept and see if it helps...although I usually enjoy my dreams!"