← Return to Leqembi: Anyone else taking this infusion to slow dementia?

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@katmo

My husband (57) started with Lequembi in April. We've only had two infusions so far because at approximately an hour and a half after compleation, he had "convulsive syncope". It's been decided this isn't a "side effect" - not enough time has passed for the medication to cross the blood-brain barrier. This is more of a "reaction" to the infusion. Is anyone else having this, or some other unique side effect? To the extent this group is monitored by a medical provider - thoughts? We're scheduled forva third attempt later this week. I'm thinking heart monitor, bp monitor, and pulse ox, so we can capture what is actually happening, then work on figuring out how to mitigate.

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@katmo. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! I’m so glad you found the site! Your posting
really shows how valuable the site can be. Patients and their families tell their experience with procedures, doctors, and medicines. Thank you for your post!

They monitor my husbands vitals thru the entire process. The doctor has slowed down the infusion drip rate from 1 hour to 2 hours and that plus Tylenol and Claritin prior to and after the infusion helped to control the side effects. Although he did not have the same "reaction" that your husband has had.🙏