Donepezil
FDA Approved: * November 26, 2010Pharm Company: * RANBAXY
Category: Alzheimers / Dementia
Donepezil, sold under the brand name Aricept among others, is a medication used to treat dementia of the Alzheimer's type.[1][2][6] It appears to result in a small benefit in mental function and ability to function.[7] Use, however, has not been shown to change the progression of the disease.[8] Treatment should be stopped if no benefit is seen.[9] It is taken by mouth or via a transdermal patch.&a... [wikipedia]
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3 REPLIESIs TEVA 739 peach colored pill, genic for Aricept 10 MG ## Yes, tablet with the marking TEVA 739 does contain 10mgs of D...
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1 REPLYMy mother in law has had dementia for 15 years. It is getting so bad she doesn't know our names, can hold a conversa...
1 REPLYHe has mild AD and was given Cloraz Dipot at first for anexiety. Next appt. few days later gave him Donepezil . He wante...
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