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A member asked:
What to do if i do not have alzheimer's, what happens if i put on an exelon (rivastigmine) patch?
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Nothing.: It is used to alleviate symptoms of dementia , not just Alzheimer's dementia but also vascular dementia due to several causes such as stroke, Parkinson's Disease, traumatic brain injury or multiple sclerosis. However, you might experience the side-effects such as confusion, depression or even an allergic response. It is similar to taking a headache medication without a headache.
Answered 6/22/2014
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