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Both medications are prescribed at bedtime. How much time should I leave between taking the pills and which should I take first? ## Pharmacist said there is no noted interaction and the medications: Aricept and Levothyroxine may be taken at the same time. ## That is odd, usually Levothyroxine needs to be taken about an hour before you eat, or take any other medications. Most doctors prescribe it to be taken in the morning, before you eat breakfast, or take anything else. Have you double checked with your doctor? The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, mood changes, and hair loss.

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How can I obtain the NEMENDA ESSENTIAL ALZ CARE PACKAGE? ## Mom has AZ she can not a fford the price I was told it she lives on 1370.00 a month from social security since dad died what can I do to get this Namenda. Thank You ## Please contact the manufacturer. They have a patient assistance program. ## You can contact the manufacturer for more details on that assistance program by calling them at 844 424 6727. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including, nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and tremors. Can you please post back and let us know if you have any luck? Thanks!

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Can Amytryptilene be used with Aricept? ## Hi Fiona, My findings state that there are in fact unsafe interactions between these two drugs. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of... Applies to: Amitriptyline & Aricept (donepezil) "GENERALLY AVOID: Due to opposing effects, agents that possess anticholinergic activity (e.g., sedating antihistamines; antispasmodics; neuroleptics; phenothiazines; skeletal muscle relaxants; tricyclic antidepressants; class IA antiarrhythmics especially disopyramide; carbamazepine; cimetidine; ranitidine) may negate the already small pharmacologic benefits of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in the treatment of dementia. These agents may also adversely affect elderly patients in general. Clinically significant mental status changes asso...

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I am currently taking Namenda 28MG for prevention of headaches. It seems to be working well. However, I am suffering from sever drowsiness. I am not allowed to have caffeine. Has anyone experienced this? Did the side effect go away? ## Hello, Jim! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem you're experiencing. You're on the highest daily dose, so it isn't surprising that you'd experience more severe side effects. As listed by the FDA, this medication is well known to cause malaise, drowsiness and dizziness. How long have you been taking it? Side effects are usually transient and go away, one your body gets used to a medication, but it may take 4 to 6 weeks. ## I just started the titration pack of 7 mg last night and am so tired I can't function. I have been in...

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What is it used for and does it have another name besides 02 on one side and Z on the other side? Some people say it's an opiate / narcotic. Is it? ## This medication is manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma and they list it as containing 10mgs of Memantine, which is used to treat dementia. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, confusion, and mood changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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They are working on a cure for Dementia. The drug is called Aduca Abun. The drug has not been registered yet. How do we find more information? ## I urgently have to contact a dementia specialist. I had an unfortunate accident while riding my bike. I am a diabetic. My operation was scheduled for next week and at the last moment they canceled it till the following day. Unfortunately they did not check my glucose and operated when I was in a diabetic coma? What I want to know is if that could be related to me being diagnosed with dementia shortly after? Could anyone please direct me to a specialist with a phone number (urgently)? Thank you.

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My father is 83 years old suffering from recurrent complicated UTI , he is also a patent of Dementia. Catheter has introduced due to absence of natural voiding of blubber. He is suffering from UTI and as per doctor advice Levo 750 has been given. But the problem is he is having fever around 99 to 101. From last 6 days levo 750 has been given to him. Please suggest. ## A fever can be a normal symptom of an infection, according to the NIH. The side effects of the medication, are listed by the NIH as possible including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is he on any other medications? Has there been any change, yet?

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There was a article on dementia about a coming cure using the above drug indicating that within 2 years it would be available? Could anyone please find more information on this? P.S. I would like to be included in Trials! My other question is, could I have gotten dementia by having an operation when in a DIABETIC COMA? Please reply.

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Our doctor prescribed neuronton for my husband, he has had 2 strokes plus dementia.She has now taken him off the medication.I don't understand why? He was doing so well on it to my knowledge.He was doing things for himself with little help from me. Such as dressing himself, showering by himself while I standby. He'd have me print out our names etc.to relearn.printing out our names. He would even go.as far as getting out his weights for a little exercizing.To me he is now back.to square 1. Upset& confused! ## Have you discussed this with his doctor? Did she prescribe any other medications? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Neurontin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and mood swings.

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has anyone tried somazine for alzheimers? my wife who has the problem has not had a prescription for it ## Hello, Lenhoppy! Sorry about your wife's condition. How is she doing? Somazine/Somazina contains the active ingredient Citicoline, which is a psychostimulant and nootropic agent, it's actually available over the counter in many countries and used as an alertness aid. Learn more Somazine details here. Some studies have shown that it helps with mental alertness and improves memory, so you may want to ask her doctor about it. Is there anything else I can help with? ## A rare known fact about kicking starting the brain back into gear sound strange, but ask a professional, tablets that are made for sleeping called zopiclone / zimovane

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Can someone help me identify this pill I found it in my car it has a crescent moon shape on one side and looks like maybe 510 on the other side. ## Hello, Room mother! How are you? That's the Actavis logo and the tablet they make that matches this description is a pale yellow with their logo on one side and A510 on the other, it contains 10mgs of Donepezil, which is most commonly used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's, such as confusion, dementia and memory loss. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and anorexia. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I believe you should look carefully into the pill. It sounds just like the pills I was prescribed by my physician. It was Opana 15mlg ER. used for severe pain. which it really didn't help my pain... ## The ph...

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I am 17 years and took Dormonoct for 4 months to help me sleep and then stopped. I am experiencing short-term memory loss ever since I've stopped and now I'm worried that I might get Alzheimers disease at my age now...please help me? Will I ever get back to normal? ## Hello, Roxy! How are you doing? Has there been any change? These medications can cause that in some people, during and after taking them, according to the NIH, along with mood swings and headaches. How long has it been since you stopped taking it? Are you on any other medications? Did you taper off of it, or stop abruptly? ## Hello Verwon, thanks for coming back to me...I'm doing a bit better although I still forget a few things. I've been off them now for nearly 4 months. I tapered off them. When I started...

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Can this be used to treat dementia. My aunt has been prescribed y17 to treat the symptoms of dementia ## Hello, Quita! How are you and your aunt? Yes, the FDA does list Quetiapine as being a possible treatment for dementia. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, anxiety, mood swings, and weight changes. Is she on any other medications?

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I would like to receive some of the Namenda essestiaALZ Care Packages. I am the Social Services Director at Baya Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 587 SE Ermine Ave., Lake City, FL 32025. I have used this package at a prior facility that I worked at and the package is great for families who have a loved one newly dx'd. Thank you in advance, if you can send me more packages. ## I work with an Area Agency on Aging 60 + years of age. Ou Ombudsman have used the essentialALZ care packages for loved ones diagnosed and or the patient themselves. Could you please send us some more of the care packages. Thank You ## I would like to get some copies of the essentiALZ care packcage. I work in several nursing homes who could benefit from the package. How can I get them? ## I would like...

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I am a caregiver for a 79 year old female and watching her decline really stresses me out. I wished to god I could help her. I recently heard about h-86 that could possibly help her with alzhelmers. Is there any truth to this? ## Hi George, Sorry to hear about your situation. I just wanted to point out that H-86 (by Health Sciences Institute) is widely thought to be a scam; as are other products by HSI. There are other discussion threads here that describe various experiences with HSI, many disappointed with their misleading marketing tactics... Secondly, H-86 is touted as a cancer cure. I have yet to see anything relating it to alzheimers... Thirdly, H-86 is a fictitious name for "fermented wheat germ extract" - also being branded under the name "Avemar" - which has act...

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Hi My neurology order me that medicine. I need one daily with Namenda, no pharmacy in PR have it. Thanks you ## Hi Milagros, Sorry to hear about your situation. If you don't mind me asking, what is the full name of the medication or combination of drugs you're prescribed (re: levo cal acetyl meco)? And have you considered calling around to see if any pharmacy will order it for you even if it's not currently in stock? As a last resort, it may be that your doctor has to write a new prescription for something that's more readily available (whatever medication that may be)...But in order to avoid this happening again, I would see if your doctor would be willing to call in the prescription so that he/she can speak directly with a pharmacist and therefore will know ahead of ti...

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My mother who is aged 80 is advised to use COGNIX PLUS tablets every day. Is it a safe drug ? Actually she was adivsed to take this as she was fallen down due to giddiness. ## Cognex contains the active ingredient Tacrine, it is used to treat Alzheimers and other cognitive issues. As to its safety, I do not know, since it is not used in the U.S. and the information I can find on it is limited. Have you tried asking her doctor for more details? ## my father aged 89 years was advised to take Cognix Plus since he had a problem with vertigo and later it was suspected to be Tinnitus. He has been taking the medication for the past 2 years. Is it safe to continue its usage. 2 capsules are being taken daily, one each in the morning and night after food. ## what are the side effects of COGNIX PL...

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My dad is taking this medication but he lost the bottle so I don't really know what it is can somebody please help me ## This tablet contains 10mgs of Donepezil, it is the active ingredient in Aricept, which is most commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's. Learn more Aricept details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Yes EVERYONE has a once a year medication override. Like if his HMO IS HEALTH FIRST, THE MEDICATION IS TOO EARLY TO GET LIKE, HIS NEXT PICK UP DATE SEPTEMBER 1st, 2016. ON THE BACK OF HIS HMO CARD YOU SHOULD SEE AUTHORIZATION PHARMACY NUMBER. OR CARE MARK, IF YOU DON'T SEE THAT CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE. PLEASE TRUST ME, HE'LL GET IT, LET THEM KNOW HE LOST THE MEDS, ESPECIALLY WHAT THAT KIND OF MEDS. THEY WILL DO WHAT IS CALLED AN OVERR...

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Found this in my bfs dresser just a small white pill no score marks only a five on one side I believe it has a coating on it ## Hi fefe, The pill which you are describing is Donepezil Hydrochloride (5 mg). Manufacturer: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited Donepezil is a centrally acting reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. Its main therapeutic use is in the palliative treatment of Alzheimer's disease where it is used to increase levels of cortical acetylcholine. It has an oral bioavailability of 100% and easily crosses the blood"brain barrier. Because it has a biological half-life of about 70 hours, it can be taken once a day Common side effects include: bradycardia, nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, abdominal pain, and vivid dreams. You can learn more about this drug on the page fo...

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I am having constant noise in the ear. Tinnitus is supected to the cause of the problem. Can I take Cognix Plus tabs. What is it made of? ## Cognex contains the active ingredient Tacrine, it is used to treat Alzheimers and other cognitive issues. As to its safety, I do not know, since it is not used in the U.S. and the information I can find on it is limited. I am not certain how much it will help with Tinnitus, has your doctor recommended you use it? ## i have been suffering from impaired hearing problem which seriously affected my career, wud like to know about proper treatment..thanks... ## Pradeep, this site is not medical professionals and proper treatment will depend on exactly what is causing your hearing loss and how severe it is. Have you consulted a doctor? ## My father has im...

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