Extending the use of Aricept for Alzheimer’s
Aricept (donepezil) is currently approved for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s Disease and is commonly taken by people in early stages of the disease. New research extends the use of the drug for people in...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Drug Does not Relieve Agitation
A new study shows that Namenda (memantine), used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), does not improve agitation symptoms.
View ArticleMemantine Doesn’t Work for all Dementias
Medications for Alzheimer’s disease are sometimes used to treat other types of dementia, like frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD). But they may not be all that helpful.
View ArticleCan Dementia Meds Delay Mild Mental Decline?
Adults are living longer lives, which means more people will be living with some level of mental decline. Can that decline be delayed?
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