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Exelon Side Effects - Articles
Hit me one more time with those side effects! (CLICK TO READ ABOUT CHEMO SIDE EFFECTS)
by
msrenda
Posted
Fri 21 Aug 2009 12:39pm
on.....and..HMMMMM I forgot what I was writing about! LOL Oh yeah chemo side effects, that's it! I'm very lucky that I haven't been nauseated or sick during my chemo, I'm fortunate that my... was getting better. I liked hearing that and I think that's a great way to look at all the side effects. They are only temporary and each time that toxic waste goes into my body, those
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Side Effects of Alzheimer's and Dementia Drugs
by
Bob DeMarco
Posted
Fri 29 May 2009 10:13pm
There is a new study published in the journal, Archives of Internal Medicine that caught my attention.
The study showed that users of cholinesterase inhibitors like Aricept, Exelon and Reminyl are more likely to experience slower heart rates and a higher rate of feinting episodes.
In the case of my mother, her heart rate has slowed, and this disturbed
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Acupuncture proven effective for side effects of breast cancer chemotherapy
by
Dr. John Z.
Posted
Tue 23 Sep 2008 7:03am
Acupuncture is as effective and longer-lasting in managing the common debilitating side effects of hot flashes, night sweats, and excessive sweating (vasomotor symptoms) associated with breast cancer treatment and has no treatment side effects compared to conventional drug therapy, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented September 24, 2008
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Side Effects of Alzheimer's and Dementia Drugs
by
Bob DeMarco
Posted
Fri 29 May 2009 11:47pm
on by the drug (s). This new study highlights the potential side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors.
The scientists are not suggesting that Alzheimer's patients stop taking... side effects, and weigh these risks carefully against the potential for beneficial effects."
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Generic Exelon (Rivastigmine)
by
Bob DeMarco
Posted
Tue 03 Aug 2010 10:25am
a couple of comments here and a few on our Facebook page.
The interesting thing -- all the comments were about Exelon (Rivastigmine)
We don't use this medication so I don't know much about it.
Now to the point.
Carol wrote
AARP Prescriptions just sent a generic for Exelon Pills--Rivstigmine Tartrate capsules--only $502.63 for over
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Exelon -- Watson Starts Selling Generic Alzheimer's Drug
by
Bob DeMarco
Posted
Thu 01 Jul 2010 10:07am
Exelon.
Watson said it started shipping generic exelon, or rivastigmine, in doses of 1.5, 3, 4.5, and 6 milligrams. The drug is used to treat dementia in Alzheimer's patients.
Watson said U.S. sales of Exelon were $425 million in the 12 months ended April 30.
Novartis, a Swiss drugmaker, agreed to let Watson launch a generic version of Exelon as part
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Exelon Patch, Day #1
by
Bill S.
Posted
Thu 17 Feb 2011 7:23am
Day #1 of the half-powered Exelon patch I have to wear for 3 weeks before going up to the full strength. Took off yesterday’s patch and noticed just a reddish, raised ring with what looked like two little red dots on it. Can’t say for sure if the dots were there previously.
Not feeling the skin as irritated. So I guess THIS is why
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Exelon Patch Study and the Thyroid
by
Bob DeMarco
Posted
Fri 12 Mar 2010 5:33am
starting the exelon was not such a big risk since she was no longer doing as well.
Lily's thyroid level is now in normal range and if all other results meet the study's requirements I expect her to have an exelon patch on next week. This will be our second attempt to get her enrolled in this study.
The interesting thing is that after her doctor
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