Aricept User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• 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!"

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

For Alzheimer's Disease "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."

• 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."

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

For Alzheimer's Disease "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."

• tib...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2021

"I am commenting on how well Aricept worked for my sister, who has had major behavioral issues, explosive uncontrollable rage, for the last 11 years following her TBI. These episodes could last up to 12 hours. It has destroyed her life and all of her relationships. She started Aricept 1 month ago. She has been able to calm herself when she starts to lose it, and she has regained the ability to reason while angry, neither of these things were possible before. She has said, 'I can just think better.' There have not been any other medicinal or environmental changes. I have not noticed any side effects. I am not sure if this will last, but it's definitely worth mentioning for anyone experiencing the same issues."

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

For Alzheimer's Disease "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."

• Ari...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 2, 2022

"Aricept was given for brain ischemia following chemotherapy. Describe how the medication helped; the benefits, side effects, dosage: . . . [s/he] could not do her crossword puzzles or balance her checkbook before beginning therapy with a standard dose of Aricept. The gerontologist suspected Alzheimer's and provided the standard dose of Aricept. There was significant improvement. MRIs ordered by her neurologist showed brain ischemia . . . other lab work did not support a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. They continued the prescription of Aricept not for Alzheimer's but because of improved cognitive performance from taking the medication. The brain ischemia, which seems to be a result of chemotherapy for lymphoma, is healing. S/he is living independently but has experienced some urinary control issues at night, which may be a side effect of the medications. The physicians have continued to renew the prescription for the past 3 years . . . the benefits outweigh the negative side effects."

• 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."

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

"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."

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

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."

• Oli...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 4, 2025

For Alzheimer's Disease "My dementia onset progressed over a period of approximately one year. No medication, no changes in my lifestyle seem to afford any relief. I was given Aricept, and approximately six weeks after onset of this medication, I felt I was nearly back to normal."

• Dic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 13, 2025

For Alzheimer's Disease "I have been taking this drug at the 5 mg dosage for 3 weeks. I have noticed an improvement in my cognitive awareness, particularly in reading comprehension and conversation. I plan to continue taking this drug, trying a 10 mg dose."

• JAW...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2025

"My husband is 87 years old, generally in good health until his platelet count dropped, and he was diagnosed with MDS four years ago with a bone marrow test. Blood count slowly dropping, otherwise feels well. Started having mental changes a few months ago; mostly loss of memory, some change in demeanor, i.e., somewhat argumentative, just not as amicable. Mentioned to PCP, she suggested Aricept 5 mg. After four days on the medication, he showed amazing improvement. Now, two weeks on the medication, he is back to his normal pleasant, sweet self, no side effects. He has not been diagnosed with Alzheimer's or any other mental condition."

• MGG...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2025

For Alzheimer's Disease "After my initial diagnosis, my neurologist put me on this drug. We have had to reduce the dosage twice. I’m down to 2.5 milligrams and still feel tired and in a fog on and off. I have had a few days where I felt pretty good like I used to, but I only remember one or two nights that I slept through the night since I’ve been on this drug, which is not very long. Several weeks. Now multiple bowel movements a day. I feel drugged."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 27, 2025

For Alzheimer's Disease "Six weeks after my initial dose of Aricept, I had an incredible response to the medication. It was as though a cloud had lifted, and I was able to think clearly again. I felt normal. I was able to finish my sentences, remember the task at hand, speak with clear thought, and complete tasks I had given up on several months before. It felt like a new beginning for me. I believe I have improved 90% and again cherish the life I have rather than just waiting for it all to just end. One year later, I am hopeful that my progression in mental health will continue. Dosage 10 mg daily; side effect is gas and bloating."

• Ano...
• August 7, 2025

For Alzheimer's Disease "Seems to be helpful and I shall continue to take it. Just commenting on my very vivid, worthy of movie theater attendance, dreams, plot, technicolor, etc. Not ominous or alarming, PG rated. Diagnosis - mine. Late onset mild dementia brought on by spouse's rapid onset dementia with concurring problems."

• 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."

• mot...
• August 25, 2009

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."

• WTF...
• September 21, 2016

For Alzheimer's Disease "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

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

• SKC...
• October 26, 2015

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

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

"Caused severe agitation and anger."

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

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."

• Del...
• July 16, 2009

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