Looking for other experiences with Aricept.

I wonder if @bczachery @debbraw @joancampy @jal333 have experience with galantamine.
Dan, while we wait for others to chime in, I think you might appreciate this expert interview on the MCI blog.

- To Medicate or Not to Medicate in MCI; That is the Question https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/living-with-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci/newsfeed-post/to-medicate-or-not-to-medicate-for-mci-that-is-the-question/

Hi Dan @tunared - Sorry, I can't help on this. No experience at all with galantamine. Having said that, I agree that the decision is hers and the side effects don't sound worth it. Good luck with getting more information!

Colleen, that was an excellent article and much appreciated! Thank you!

an update, my wife has decided to stop the galantatime. she has been off it for about 5 days now. Not sure how long it will take to leave her system but some of the side effects have lessened (confusion, etc). However, now she is being treated for something called Pseudoexfoliative, which causes blurry vision and requires eye drops a few times a day. it causes excessive eye pressure and can lead to more serious vision problems. Md's do not think, Pseudoexfoliative is caused by MCI but cannot provide a definitive answer. She can't remember the eye drops so it's something I have to keep track of but that's ok. MCI is just an amazing condition and I have not met anyone who can say anything definitive about the condition, except for: If you have seen many examples of MCI, you still have only seen ONE example.
Thanks everyone, for being there and trying to help.

Sorry I meant nambia

I am not familiar with galantamine. My partner has taken a a few meds for his MCI and currently is on memantine. He has issues with excess salivation. One day, one drug at a time in a search for help.

Every person reacts differently but my beloved with LBD had hallucinations GO AWAY when he started on donepezil--the generic.

My husband has issues with excessive salivation on donepezil. Unsure if taking it is helping or not at this point.

Hello: I am a LBD with Parkinsonism patient. I have had drooling problems for quit sometime. I also take donepezil. We arent sure if it is the donezepil contributing to it or just a natural progression of the diseases.
My neurologist did tell me if the dose is too high (no more than 10mg/day) there could be some worsening or the drooling.

How long has your husband been on donezepil?
For me it took a couple of weeks to feel results.

I’m curious to hear what the neurologist says as I also have similiar problems. Always good to know others experiences.

Peace
Larry H.

My husband started Aricept 5mg about one month ago. So far, no side effects and MCI seems quite improved. He takes it at night and is more alert and engaged in the morning. He may go up to 10mg after his next appointment with the PA at the Neurologist’s practice.