LOLA
living with mild Alzheimer's dementia,*
and her daughter, Nadine
Understanding potential side effects
When considering a new treatment, it’s okay to have questions about potential side effects. One side effect is ARIA. Take a look below to understand a bit more about it and how your healthcare provider will monitor you throughout treatment.
What is ARIA?
ARIA is a potential side effect of treatments like LEQEMBI. ARIA is most commonly seen as temporary swelling in areas of the brain that usually resolves over time.
Some people may also have small spots of bleeding in or on the surface of
the brain and, infrequently,
larger areas of bleeding in the brain can occur.
Most people
with this type of swelling in the brain do not get symptoms—however,
some
people may have symptoms, such as:
headache
confusion that
gets worse
dizziness
vision problems
nausea
difficulty walking
seizures
Understanding the
role your genes play
A gene called ApoE4 may put people at higher risk for ARIA. Your healthcare provider can test to see if you have this gene. By understanding your risk, you can better prepare for treatment with LEQEMBI.
Monitoring for ARIA
Your healthcare provider will check for ARIA with MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans before your 5th, 7th, and 14th infusions. This gives them lots of opportunities to keep an eye on your brain health and manage your treatment.