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How well does your Aricept work for dementia?
Seeking input on efficacy of Aricept
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Is it same as "Abilify?"
VJ
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It’s generic form is Donepezil and the transdermal patch is called Adlarity.
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Thank you.
VJ
In my experience aricepy works for some , it is not a cure, it’s merely, I dare say a palliative, in the sense that it postpones the process of cognitive impairment, especially the memory.
I've been on Aricept 5mg for just about a year and have no issues with it. Interesting dreams the first month or so but only once in a while now. I have not and don't plan on increasing the dosage to 10mg. I feel it really helped memory issues I was having (misplacing keys, glasses, etc) but realized that it isn't curing anything. Now I am scheduled for a PET Scan this week to see if I'm a candidate for Leqembi. Do I want to deal with 36 infusions over an 18 month period. No, but I feel it is better for me than the once a month infusions. I like the idea that Leqembi is weight based. It appears to be less likely to have the "brain bleed" issues as well. I will continue with Aricept 5mg as well. I'll let you know...