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Does Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch Help In The Treatment Of Dementia?
My 91 year old mom has been on a Rivastigmine Transdermal patch system for a month. Does it help to reverse dementia or does it slow the dementia process? We are trying to decide if we should keep her on them. If they are effective, we will continue spending the $190.00 a month. We are unsure what it is actually doing for her. I have heard people say they quit the patch because they didn't notice any difference in the patient. Please help us. Thank you. Nevermind. I am not willing to pay the $15.00. Sorry.
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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As long as the dementia is concern, no specific treatment of drugs are the that cure the disease so thinking about any treatment even for the patches is wasting or money.
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As long as the dementia is concern, no specific treatment of drugs are the that cure the disease so thinking about any treatment even for the patches is wasting or money.
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