What is Rivastigmine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: RivastigmineBrand:
Rivastigmine is a cholinergic agent used for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer’s type as well as Parkinson's disease dementia.
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How do members experience Rivastigmine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's disease | 50 | 0 | |
| Memory problems | 24 | 14 | |
| Lewy body disease | 17 | 1 | |
| Early onset dementia | 13 | 0 | |
| Brain fog | 6 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Excessive sweating | 1 | |
| Falls | 1 | |
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Panic attacks | 1 | |
| Paranoia | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 3 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 18 |
Member evaluations
Marshview
evaluated on Jan 28, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for memory problems: Major
- Side effects: Severe
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