Re: Switch to excelon and other issues

[Guest guest]

Not sure about the timeframe, but my Dad is on Excelon in a liquid form. We

just put a syringe type device in his mouth and shoot the liquid in.

You might ask about this type since your Mom is having issues with the pill

form.

Bill Phelps

Switch to excelon and other issues

We took our Mom to the Dr. yesterday and I asked about the

possibility of changing from Aricept to Exelon to see if anything

will change. The Dr. did stop the Aricept and started the Exelon,

low dosage 2 times a day. Mom still has a hard time taking the

pills, even if hidden in something. Tonight the pill came shooting

out like a cherry pit spitting contest, had to laugh. The Primary

Physician thinks her issues are more heart related and the

Cardiologist said 2 weeks ago he thought they were more dementia

related. She is very weak and fatigued, she is dehydrated and

doesn't eat a lot. I was curious to know if anyone can tell me a

time frame when I might see results from the Exelon (if there will be

any), since my Mom isn't eating a lot I hope this will be o.k. for

her as they say you are to take the medication after your breakfast

and dinner, has anyone experienced any side effects? Any information

is appreciated. As always, thanks to the group.

Judy

Welcome to LBDcaregivers.

[Guest guest]

--Judy, try emptying the pill out into a drink of some kind- I put

my wife " s in gatoraid or cranberry juice. Bob Winstead Nashville Tn

In LBDcaregivers , " msjaet " <msjaet@y...> wrote:

>

> We took our Mom to the Dr. yesterday and I asked about the

> possibility of changing from Aricept to Exelon to see if anything

> will change. The Dr. did stop the Aricept and started the Exelon,

> low dosage 2 times a day. Mom still has a hard time taking the

> pills, even if hidden in something.

[Guest guest]

judy,

exelon has an excellent caregiver assisantance program that can answer your

questions directly, call and get on it, 877-memory 4 it is very very good

program and they have nursing staff avaible for clinical questions, they call me

about dad every 6 weeks or so, and help me with alot of things, they sent a

jorurnal to document dads progress good and bad to tell the doctor and to make

me appreciate the good days. good luck hugs sharon m

a smile a day keeps the meanies away!!!

laughter is a breath of fresh air!

[Guest guest]

Judy asked:

has anyone experienced any side effects? [from

Exelon]

dad has been on exelon since june and had 6 weeks before each increase, he

had no ill side effects from exelon, but accoring to the doctor and the exelon

cg infoline stomach, nausaue/vomiting and diarrehea are the most common side

effects tho frequently will pass in a few days. sharon m

a smile a day keeps the meanies away!!!

laughter is a breath of fresh air!

[Guest guest]

I'm so loupy now, I don't know if I asked this one. It says to take

with a " full meal " . I lucky to get a few spoonfuls of food into my

Mom. I'll mention it to the Dr., but not sure what to do.

Judy

> >

> > We took our Mom to the Dr. yesterday and I asked about the

> > possibility of changing from Aricept to Exelon to see if anything

> > will change. The Dr. did stop the Aricept and started the

Exelon,

> > low dosage 2 times a day. Mom still has a hard time taking the

> > pills, even if hidden in something.