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My mother suffered two strokes and numerous TIAs. Resulting deficites were: aphasia, confusion, poor cognition, poor memory, secondary severe emotional distress, sleep problems which seemed to exacerbate stroke disabilities. Treatment with 6mg Hydergine FAS (enteric coated) resulted in remission of all her stroke symptoms. Her speech, cognition, memory emotional status were perfect, Melatonin 3 to 5mg just prior to bedtime seemed to restore good sleep and appeared to be an important part of her remarkable recovery. ## john how long did your mom take to get results like these and how long after her strokes was it before she started on the hydergine and do think the fas is superior? ## Hello John, my boyfriend suffered a severe 18+ ischemic stroke on October 19th. I am trying to get his d...

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One professional suggested that the use of Aricept may be causing elevated stress for Mom (age 86) as she progresses through the stages of dementia. If we eliminate the Aricept, what changes could I expect? ## How long has she been taking it? It's really difficult to say, most medications like this aren't studied for such effects, but most do cause some rebound, which means her symptoms may worsen for awhile. She may also have some withdrawal effects, such as nausea and diarrhea. Did you ask the doctor about this?

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Small round white pill x on one side and 11 on the other side ## Hi Marker, The white round pill which you are describing is Donepezil Hydrochloride (5 mg). Its main therapeutic use is in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease where it is used to increase levels of cortical acetylcholine. More details about this medication are available at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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My mother (86yrs) started on exelon 4.6 4 weeks ago. She suffers from bronchiectasis on one lung and I feel like her breathing has worsened since using the patches. Initially - as its coughs and colds season- the GP put her on anti biotics and high steroid dosage (6 per day) but 10 days later she has worsened. As of today 6th Jan, she is on the 9.5 patches. I have read it can cause breathing problems. Any other experiences or advice please on this, as the GP doesnt think it is Exelon related. Thanks in advance ## Thank you. Sadly, she has now passed away. But I am grateful to forums like this. Its a place to turn when nobody else seems to be listening

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I have small white pills stamped TEVAon one side and 738 or 730 or 73B on other side. What is this pill? ## This tablet contains 5mgs of Donepezil, the active ingredient in Aricept, which is most commonly used to treat Alzheimer's Disease. Side effects may include: dizziness, nausea, anorexia and vivid dreams. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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Does the company who makes Ancept for memory loss offer any funding help? My doctor gave me a prescription for it and when I went to purchase it at the pharmacy, I was told it cost $260 or close to it. I cannot afford to take it and don't know what to do. Thanks for any advice. ## Did you mean Aricept? If so, it is manufactured by Pfizer and yes, they do have a program for those without prescription insurance. To find out if you qualify, you can call them at 800-226-2072

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i found it and do not know what it is. should i destroy it? ## I located the oval tablet in description to be Namenda (10 mg). It is approved for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. To view more information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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My mother is in her third month of taking Namenda. She is wanting to sleep all the time. She is one that was an early riser and early to bed, but now she gets up whenever I call to check on her. I go over during the day and she's usually asleep. This has been going on for about 4 or 5 weeks. Namenda is her only medication. Could this be the reason for her wanting to sleep? ## One of the side effects of Namenda is drowsiness. Perhaps your mother is more susceptible to this particular side effect. I suggest that you contact her physician to let him know about her sleep habits and ask if perhaps he needs to adjust the dosage, or if this drug may not be appropriate for her. By the way, other side affects include the following: confusion, dizziness, headache, insomnia, agitation, and/or ...

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round yellow pill G on one side with 10 on the other ## The pill which you are describing is Donepezil Hydrochloride (10 mg). Its main therapeutic use is in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease where it is used to increase levels of cortical acetylcholine. More details about this medication are available at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## Thanks much David

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My dad 68 was diagnosed with dementia 3 yrs ago,he has been prescribed Donamem10,but recently due to a worrysome ecg it was reduced to 5mg.l want to know if it is a side effect of this medicine and if reducing it to 5 mg will have a downside. ## Unless someone else on here can reply with their own personal experience on Donamem, I really think this is something you would need to discuss with his doctor. No one over the internet can possibly know his medical history or how this drug affects him at different doses, as well as the internal benefits or disadvantages that it provides him. I had a difficult time locating substantial information on this drug, however I found that the most common side effects tend to be dizziness and headache. Hope this helps some!

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round white pill fl 10 ## Based on your two different descriptions, I located the oblong white pill marked FL 10 to be Namenda (10 mg) and the round white pill marked FL 10 to be Lexapro (10 mg). Namenda is approved for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. To view information about Namenda, please follow the link below... Lexapro is an antidepressant used for the treatment of major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder; other indications include social anxiety disorder, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. You can view a more detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... Please post back if you have any more questions or comments to add.

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Found these already cut in half unscored very small white round pill with a 5 in the center on one side and a G then maybe another G or number on the otherside.They are also scored as a rim around the whole. All are the same side and I found them in a perscription bottle in my sons room ## found small white round pills in my sons pocket, has p with a line then f on one side and a 5 in the middle on the other side, any idea what they r? ## Its a generic version of aricept its for dementia it helps concentration

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My Neurologist has suggested Ebixa as a possibility for migraine prophylaxis. Is there any information about its use for migraine? Where can I find some information? Thanks for your help. Lana ## Ebixa contains the active ingredient Memantine, it is approved to treat Alzheimer's Disease. I am not finding any specific details on it being used for migraine prevention, either, however, your doctor is allowed to prescribe something off-label, according to his experience. I see a few articles where people have mentioned the possibility of using it to prevent them, but no details on its efficacy or testing. Have you tried discussing this with your doctor? ## Yes, I did discuss using Ebixa (Namenda) for migraines with my Neurologist, as well as researching it online, however I was just wan...

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I have been told by my doctor that Duxil has been banned in Egypt due to the bad side effects is this true or not. ## While the info I found is not relevant to Egypt, apparently it has been banned in China. "The SFDA ordered the suspension of the production, sales and use of Duxil (almitrine and raubasine), a dementia drug from France’s Servier, due to its "unobvious" efficacy. The SFDA said, clinical research found "little" evidence proving the drug effectively improves the cognitive ability for patients suffering vascular cognitive impairment. The drug was supposed to treat symptoms related to cognition and sensory nerve damage. The moves came after a two-month nationwide campaign was launched earlier this month to probe the quality of essential ...

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What is the yellow pill with RC25 on top with nothing on the other side? I know there is a yellow pill with rc26 marking which is a 10 mg. Aricept. This is not that. My pill may possibly be an Aricept but if it is it supposed to be 5mg. Wanted to verify identity but can't find ANYTHING identified with that marking online. ## Yes, that is correct, the oe with the RC25 on it contains 5mgs of Donepezil, the active ingredient in Aricept. It is most commonly used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease. Side effects may include: nausea, abdominal pain, anorexia and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any other questions?

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blood is not circulated in head stoke on mouth left can not talk properly neorology dr,suggest of this medicine want description of the same or alternate medicine for the same also suggest fore hydergene not available in market 6 month passed kindly do the needful ## gincocer & hydergine Both medicine not avb in market alternet medicine require for stroke the address of manuf and details of the medicine description for require. ## neorologist dr sugest for two medicine 1) HYDERGENE/ GINCOCER Both medicine not available in market suggest availabilty in market mumbai address or cell no.reqd. for purchase of the same dr,also suggest for medicine for six months.period is compolsory. ## I am sorry, this site is not medical professionals, so we cannot possibly suggest a treatment or presc...

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oval pill with fl on one side and 10 on the other ## I located the oval pill in description to be Namenda (10 mg). It is approved for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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What is the proper way to take this pill? Should I let it dissolve on my tongue before I swallow it? ## There are two different versions of Donepezil, so it depends which one you have. There is one that is an orally disintegrating tablet and there is another that is intended to be swallowed just like a normal tablet. What instructions did your doctor or pharmacy give you? The orally disintegrating tablet should have something that follows the medication name, such as ODT.

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Pill has a G 10 on it what is it? ## The yellow pill which you are describing is Donepezil Hydrochloride (10 mg). Its main therapeutic use is in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease where it is used to increase levels of cortical acetylcholine. More details about this medication are available at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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What kind of pill has a G 10 on it its round and yellow ## The pill which you are describing is Donepezil Hydrochloride (10 mg). Its main therapeutic use is in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease where it is used to increase levels of cortical acetylcholine. More details about this medication are available at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do...

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