Lecanemab for Alzheimer's Disease User Reviews
Brand names: Leqembi
- Geo...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 2, 2025
Lecanemab "The past two infusions were not good. The first one, when they pulled the needle out of my arm, it popped out in the shape of an L, and the second burned badly 5 minutes before the needle was removed and for about an hour after it was removed. I'm thinking they didn't get it into my vein."
- Hea...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- December 5, 2024
"My wife has become a compulsive walker on Leqembi. I have searched but am unable to find akathisia as a reported side effect."
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Lecanemab "Bolsters my ability to concentrate, organize, and I am less depressed than I've been in many, many years. I've had all the side effects that are disclosed on the pkg. I've just had #7, and the side effects continue to sideline me -- mildly -- after each infusion. I understand they get easier the more you've had it."