Guest guest Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 My husband started his Excelon today. Does anyone know about how long it takes before we should notice a difference? C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 , I gave Mom three pills and it was so bad, I called her MD and we took her off it. She just went wild on it. So not everyone can take it. Hugs, Donna R Excelon question  My husband started his Excelon today. Does anyone know about how long it takes before we should notice a difference? C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 , My wife had a very rapid response once Excelon was initiated. I noticed a cognitive improvement that began within 2 weeks, maybe less. Then the doc quickly titrated her up to the maximum dosage. After she she demonstrated improvement, he went to immediately add on Namenda with further impoverishment. I am not sure if this is typical or not. The doc commented that she was a good responder. That was in 2007. She has since begun to slide as Lewy progresses the last few years. Since patients and Lewy vary to such a degree, I do not know how to quantify the improvement or duration, had she not taken these meds. Hope you and your husband are able to enjoy the maximum benefit possible.  Jeff ________________________________ To: LBDcaregivers Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 9:00 AM Subject: Excelon question  My husband started his Excelon today. Does anyone know about how long it takes before we should notice a difference? C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 This would be a great question for the prescribing MD. Also ask him/her what side effects would warrant your taking your husband off Exelon immediately. > > My husband started his Excelon today. Does anyone know about how long it takes before we should notice a difference? > C > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 My husband, age 65 with LBD. I am his wife. He was put on the Excelon Patch (I think it was 4.5)and that has been great. I noticed a difference right away. When he had some decline, we went up to the next dosage of the Excelon Patch (I believe 9.6). I have heard that there have been reactions to the pill. My husband has tolerated the patch just fine. Everyday the patch is put on a different part of the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Thank you. I'm hoping this helps. He's very frustrated with the confusion (so am I) C  ________________________________ To: LBDcaregivers Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:23 PM Subject: Re: Excelon question  My husband, age 65 with LBD. I am his wife. He was put on the Excelon Patch (I think it was 4.5)and that has been great. I noticed a difference right away. When he had some decline, we went up to the next dosage of the Excelon Patch (I believe 9.6). I have heard that there have been reactions to the pill. My husband has tolerated the patch just fine. Everyday the patch is put on a different part of the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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