... This, along with that MCI diagnosis confirming my fears, was the first impact of dementia on our lives.We chose not to use Aricept (donepezil) because of potential side effects and hubby was referred to a geriatric clinic for testing of cognitive, functional, and activities of daily living abilities every six to nine months. ...
My Perspective: Losing My Marital Relationship to Dementia
... This, along with that MCI diagnosis confirming my fears, was the first impact of dementia on our lives.We chose not to use Aricept (donepezil) because of potential side effects and hubby was referred to a geriatric clinic for testing of cognitive, functional, and activities of daily living abilities every six to nine months. ...
... It can cause myoclonus as a side effect in some people.In rare cases, medications used to treat Alzheimer’s — such as donepezil (Aricept) — may cause twitching. ...
... Cholinesterase inhibitors, such as donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), or galantamine (Razadyne) Memantine (Namenda) These are the same drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease and may help people with PCA as well.Supportive care is just as important as medical treatment. ...
Posterior Cortical Atrophy: Understanding Brain Changes
... Cholinesterase inhibitors, such as donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), or galantamine (Razadyne) Memantine (Namenda) These are the same drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease and may help people with PCA as well.Supportive care is just as important as medical treatment. ...
... The FDA has approved several cholinesterase inhibitors, including: Benzgalantamine (Zunveyl) Donepezil (Aricept) Galantamine (Razadyne) Rivastigmine (Exelon) Since donepezil and memantine work in different ways, doctors can prescribe them together. ...
6 Ways To Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
... The FDA has approved several cholinesterase inhibitors, including: Benzgalantamine (Zunveyl) Donepezil (Aricept) Galantamine (Razadyne) Rivastigmine (Exelon) Since donepezil and memantine work in different ways, doctors can prescribe them together. ...