Donepezil for Alzheimer's Disease User Reviews (Page 4)
Brand names: Aricept, Aricept ODT, Adlarity
Reviews for Donepezil
- Gla...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 7, 2022
Donepezil "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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- August 9, 2017
"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."
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- Err...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 27, 2024
"So far my biggest problems include delusions and dreams of an intense nature and very realistic. Scary at times."
- Del...
- July 16, 2009
Donepezil "Have been using Aricept for approximately 6 years and Namenda also."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Ton...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 29, 2023
"It woke me up at 2 a.m. every morning. I was exhausted, so I stopped. The doctor told me to take Tylenol PM, what an ass!"
- Ano...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 12, 2025
Donepezil "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
Donepezil "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
Donepezil "Shortness of breath, less energy. Not sure it's helping."
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Exelon
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Leqembi
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Namzaric
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Kisunla
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"Donepezil was great at the beginning, taking 5 mg for 3 years. Maybe I need to increase the dosage."