Experiences with

Rivastigmine

He’s been in hospital for most of that time (he’s still there) as he was suffering from agitation and delirium which has been more under control since being put on Rivastigmine patch - which took a long time to get under control with different medications being trialled etc.

One example are axial motor symptoms such as gait impairment and freezing of gait for which low frequency stimulation, drugs (eg, rivastigmine), or physiotherapy may provide relief. Therefore, DBS will continue to evolve, leading toward enhanced efficacy and safety.

Treatment with cholinesterase inhibitors, rivastigmine, donepezil and galantamine (Exelon®, Aricept®, or Reminyl®) were also permitted. The study found that ANAVEX®2-73 was well tolerated in oral doses up to 50 mg once daily.

Anyone on Rivastigmine? Husband started on 1.5mg twice a day three weeks ago , tiday dose has been increased to 3mg twice a day and has had nausea for about 4 hours after the first dose , just taken the second dose and the nausea is back . Anyone else have experience of this ?

Husband just diagnosed with Parkinson’s dementia starting on Rivastigmine has anyone seen an improvement in their PD symptoms as well as dementia symptoms ?

Does anyone have any knowledge of Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors such as Donepezil (also known as Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon) and galantamine (Reminyl) and the other drug Memantine ?

Treatment with cholinesterase inhibitors, rivastigmine, donepezil and galantamine (Exelon®, Aricept®, or Reminyl®) were also permitted. The study found that ANAVEX®2-73 was well tolerated in oral doses up to 50 mg once daily.

Rivastigmine improves mental function (such as memory and thinking) by increasing the amount of a certain natural substance in the brain. My husband is using the Rivastigmine patch. For 5 months he was taking 4.6, the lowest dosage. For 7 months he took 9.5 (mid dose).

The doctor increased Rivastigmine to help with cognitive functions. We went from 4.6 mg patch to 9.5 mg patch. We started the new dosage last Saturday so it’s only been a week. I hadn’t noticed a change in behavior or mood but a strange thing happened this morning.

They are increasing Levodopa for stiffness and after a few weeks they’ll increase Rivastigmine for cognitive issues. I’m posting this because a beautiful thing happened. Well, it was actually horrible for me.

He has been on Exelon (rivastigmine) transdermal patches for a year or so now and we were told that they are supposed to slow down the progress of the disease. He sleeps most of the day and often looks as if he is fighting to stay awake.

We have found excellent results in slowing the disease and easing symptoms with: Exelon Patch (Rivastigmine), Mucuna Pruriens (plant based l-dopa) and Amino Acid therapy. At 9 years, he can no longer walk or stand on his own, and his cognition is up and down.

Currently she is on Rivastigmine patches 4.6mg which is the maximum she can tolerate and I have started her slowly on a Thiamine protocol after seeing details on here from Mr Costantini, although he hasn't tried it with LBD it is worth a shot!

Does anyone have any familiarity or firsthand experience with this drug? My doctor prescribed it in the form of a patch, but I balked when I read the circular. The possible side effects sound pretty serious. I had complained about a dramatic slow-down of mental functioning -- calculating accurately,

She takes Stalevo, Rivastigmine and fludrocortisone. Does this excessive sleepiness happen to others with Parkinson’s? Can anyone offer any ideas that they found helped it? Would really appreciate any advice.

After 2 grueling days in the hospital they discharged him and we immediately went to see the neuro, who prescribed Rivastigmine, saying it was hallucinations. He took the first pill (3 mg) on August 11th.

He's now been given rivastigmine for confusion, iron pills and an IV iron infusion for anaemia (only discovered a week ago) and melatonin, (which doesn't seem to be helping yet in the sleep department). Any ideas for what we might try next? He can't take dopamine agonists.

Today John has taken his first dose of Rivastigmine . he was described it to see if it will help his thoughts process .. so my fingers and toes are crossed for a good result , although I am not holding my breath . My main concern is that he might get nasty side effects .

I had a memory test the other week and the result was not very good. The doctor suggested that I start using a rivostigmine patch. I am not very keen, having looked up the side effects, particularly nausea and vomiting, anxiety and possible kidney/liver damage. I am awaiting the results of a CT scan.

The only approved therapy currently on the market for PD dementia is the Exelon Patch (rivastigmine) which only modestly improves symptoms.