Tuesday, October 14, 2008

New Medication?

So, I was doing some research and came across this new medication. Does anyone know anything about it? I've read the study, and it looks pretty promising. I know that the Aricept my mother is on right now is not working, so I'm thinking this might be good to try. I've emailed her doctor and asked for feedback.

Hello Dr. XXX,

My mom comes to see you next on November XXth at Xpm, and I'd like to request that she be put on the Exelon Patch. Have you had any successes with this medication? The Aricept just doesn't seem to be working as we discussed on the phone a few weeks ago. Could we try something different please? Also, she's only taking the Seroquel at night, because she said it made her sleep during the day. I think XXXXX may have called you about that. She'll be staying with me for 3 weeks, and I'll be able to monitor how she's doing on the medication. I'll send you some feedback about that after November Xth, and in the meantime I'd appreciate your feedback on your opinion of Exelon.

Thank you,
*me*


I'm looking forward to finding out more about this medication. The side effects compared to Aricept are about the same from what I can tell, but I'm not a doctor either, so I want to be sure. If anyone has a loved one on this medication, I'd like to hear how they are doing.