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Rivastigmine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

Brand names: Exelon

Rivastigmine has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 38 reviews on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 36% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Rivastigmine

  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • November 23, 2022

For Alzheimer's Disease "My wife was in the bathtub when the rivastigmine patch floated by. Her personality changed dramatically. The next day a similar thing happened when she was in the shower. The patch came off and that was when I put two and two together and realized that the rivastigmine was calming her personality and she could mix in with a group of people and they didn't know that she was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. I know right away if I forgot to put the patch on or if I forgot. Now, I won't leave home without it. Don Halabisky"

10 / 10
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  • Parki...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 22, 2022

Exelon (rivastigmine) for Parkinson's Disease "My husband has been on this medicine for a month. His kids and mine can't believe how much more alert he is! We were all getting very concerned that his parkinson's was advancing quicker. He has DBS which help with shaking and now this medicine for his mind. Very happy"

8 / 10
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  • Ali
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 23, 2021

For Parkinson's Disease "After 4 days with patch, mother with Advanced Parkinson's was extremely weak and fatigued with insomnia. Dr. suggested stopping for a week, then try half patch. After 6 days, agitation, irritability, with confusion and paranoia. No more patches and over $246 down the drain. (generic cost)"

1 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 9, 2008

Exelon (rivastigmine) for Alzheimer's Disease "I've only been using this medication (patch) for a month but the positive effects it has had on me are spectacular. It has eased my discomfort and confusion. I have experienced no side effects at all."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • February 21, 2010

Exelon (rivastigmine) for Alzheimer's Disease "Helped my dad with this patch. He was less agitated, better behaved and was able to do more for himself."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • November 21, 2008

Exelon (rivastigmine) for Alzheimer's Disease "My mum had quite a few side effects."

2 / 10
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  • coffe...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • December 24, 2015

Exelon (rivastigmine) for Alzheimer's Disease "this med does nothing but empty my wallet and make me nuts. You are really crazy if you take------it does nothing except screw with your mind"

2 / 10
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  • Sue
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • March 31, 2019

For Lewy Body Dementia "I have been taking 1.5 mg rivastigmine for five days, I feel numb all over headache, no appetite and hard to function"

1 / 10
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  • Hey...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 13, 2016

For Alzheimer's Disease "Took 3mg before bed. Woke up wet from sweat, extremely weak and with severe stomache pain."

1 / 10
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  • alicas
  • September 17, 2009

For Alzheimer's Disease "Besides nausea this has improved my mothers life 500 percent..overall improvement wonderful."

8 / 10
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  • 1939 ...
  • September 19, 2016

For Alzheimer's Disease "The patches dont stay on very well. Have no problem with patch made by sandoz. For the price paid you would expect more sticking power."

6 / 10
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  • Rayburn...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • August 12, 2022

For Alzheimer's Disease "13.5mg/24 hours patch over a period of 10 months has improved my concentration and my memory. I estimate my improvement to be 30%. I can not tolerate the pill. I’m 78 years old very active"

7 / 10
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  • Dave
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • July 30, 2021

For Alzheimer's Disease "Some patches stick and some fall off. I hold the patch on with a bandaid. Works ! I have a red spot, the size of the patch on my chest after removing the patch... clears up after a week.."

8 / 10
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