Excelon (recently-approved medication for AD)

[JuanCarrera]

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!

[acitigal]

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.