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   What drugs are used to treat Alzheimer's disease?

   • Two types of drugs are currently used to treat symptoms: Cholinesterase inhibitors. These medicines work by boosting levels of cell-to-cell communication. The medicines preserve a chemical messenger that is depleted in the brain by Alzheimer's disease. These are usually the first medicines tried, and most people see modest improvements in symptoms.

   Alzheimer's disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Can you take other medications if you have Alzheimer's?

   • It’s common for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s to take medications for other conditions, but not take the ones for their Alzheimer’s. That’s because they focus on the condition they already have and don’t see a need to take more medicine for another.

   Types of Medications Used to Treat Dementia - WebMD

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   What is the best treatment for Alzheimer's disease?

   • Donepezil (Aricept®): approved to treat all stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Rivastigmine (Exelon®): approved for mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s as well as mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease. Galantamine (Razadyne®): approved for mild-to-moderate stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

   Medications for Memory Loss | Alzheimer's Association

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3. www.alz.org › treatments › medications-for-memoryMedications for Memory Loss | Alzheimer's Association

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   FDA-approved drugs for Alzheimer's. The FDA has approved medications that fall into two categories: drugs that change disease progression in people living with early Alzheimer's disease, and drugs that may temporarily mitigate some symptoms of Alzheimer's dementia.

4. www.mayoclinic.org › alzheimers › art-20048103How Alzheimer's medicines help manage symptoms - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 11, 2024 · Medicines for Alzheimer's disease may slow or help manage changes in memory, reasoning and other thinking skills. Managing these symptoms may help people with Alzheimer's disease preserve abilities to perform daily activities and prolong their independence — factors that can improve the overall quality of life.

   • Role of Current Alzheimer's Drugs

     The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two types of drugs specifically to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. 1. Cholinesterase inh...
   • Cholinesterase Inhibitors

     One way Alzheimer's disease harms the brain is by decreasing levels of a chemical messenger (acetylcholine) that's important for alertness, memory,...
   • Memantine For Later Stages

     Memantine (Namenda) is approved by the FDA for treatment of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease. It works by regulating the activity of glutamat...
   • When to Discontinue Alzheimer's Drugs

     Because Alzheimer's is a progressive disease, your symptoms and care plan will change over time. If you're taking an Alzheimer's drug, ongoing revi...

5. www.drugs.com › condition › alzheimer-s-diseaseList of 29 Alzheimer's Disease Medications Compared - Drugs.com

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   Compare risks and benefits of common medications used for Alzheimer's Disease. Find the most popular drugs, view ratings and user reviews.

   Drug Name	Rating	Reviews	Rx/otc
   Expand current row for information about ...	5.0	34 reviews for Aricept to treat ...	Rx
   Expand current row for information about ...	4.8	72 reviews for donepezil to treat ...	Rx
   Expand current row for information about ...	4.7	61 reviews for memantine to treat ...	Rx
   Expand current row for information about ...	4.9	25 reviews for Namenda to treat ...	Rx

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6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › alzheimerAlzheimer's disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 13, 2024 · Medications. Alzheimer's medicines can help with memory symptoms and other cognitive changes. Two types of drugs are currently used to treat symptoms: Cholinesterase inhibitors. These medicines work by boosting levels of cell-to-cell communication. The medicines preserve a chemical messenger that is depleted in the brain by Alzheimer's disease.

7. www.webmd.com › alzheimers › medicines-to-treat-dementiaTypes of Medications Used to Treat Dementia - WebMD

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   Feb 8, 2023 · These medicines include: Donepezil ( Aricept) Galantamine ( Razadyne, Razadyne ER, Reminyl) Rivastigmine ( Exelon) What to expect: Most people with Alzheimer’s who take one of these medications ...

8. www.alz.org › alzheimers-dementia › treatmentsTreatments for Alzheimer's & Dementia | Alzheimer's Association

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   Alzheimer's and dementia treatments – learn about drug and non-drug treatments that may help treat symptoms of Alzheimer's and other dementias. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease or a way to stop or slow its progression, there are drug and non-drug options that may help treat symptoms.

9. www.webmd.com › alzheimers › alzheimers-diseaseAlzheimer's Disease Treatment: Medications and Therapies

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   Feb 8, 2023 · There are three drugs of this type: donepezil ( Aricept ), galantamine ( Razadyne ), and rivastigmine ( Exelon ). Aricept is the only treatment approved by the FDA for all stages of...