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Walnut Creek, CA

My husband takes his in the morning. Is anyone else giving this to the patient in the morning?

July 29, 2017
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Members shared varied experiences with the timing of Aricept (donepezil), with some finding morning doses worked better while others switched... Read more

Members shared varied experiences with the timing of Aricept (donepezil), with some finding morning doses worked better while others switched to nighttime to reduce daytime sleepiness or avoid vivid nightmares and confusion. Several members described taking split doses (morning and evening) or combining the medication with Namenda, while a few discontinued it altogether due to increased confusion or unwanted side effects. A recurring theme was the importance of working closely with doctors to find the right timing and dosage for each individual, as responses varied widely based on personal tolerance and other medications.

A myALZteam Member

My mum originally had 5mg at night. They increased it to 10mg but had to drop it back to 5 because it sent her heart rate too low (she's on beta blockers -has angina). Then the tablets were switched from night to morning. Bad move. Caused increased low mood, confusion and left her generally more unwell. They decided that when she had them at night she slept through the side effects but during the day they were causing problems. They switched back to giving them at night and things have improved again.

August 5, 2017 (edited)
A myALZteam Member

My mum has it in the morning. At nigh5 sh3 was having th3 weirdest dreams verging on nightmares. Hasn5 complained lately so I guess it has helped.

October 16, 2018
A myALZteam Member

My husband takes his in the morning and always has along with he Namenda and his blood pressure medicine.

September 18, 2018
A myALZteam Member

My husband has tried taking it in the morning, at midday, never in the evening, one of the possible side effects is weird dreams, and he was having those. So he's back to taking them in the morning.

August 4, 2017
A myALZteam Member

My husband takes it in the morning. I used to give it to him at night but it gave him nightmares.

August 1, 2017

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