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JuanCarrera
05-10-2001, 12:09 PM
My mother in law has been taking aricept for a few years now. It does help, but we are wondering if switching her to this new drug Excelon would be worthwhile. I am aware that the side-effects of both drugs are roughly the same (upset stomach, vomiting, etc.) but I would like to know if anyone "out there" has personal experience with switching medications like this.

Thanks for any help!

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acitigal
06-12-2001, 09:35 PM
My mother has tried both drugs. She got terribly nauseous off Aricept, but is able to tolerate Excelon.

However neither drug seems to be very effective in slowing her deterioration. However I have heard that both have been successful for some people.

All my best to you.





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