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(also known as Donepezil)

Donepezil is used to treat the symptoms of mild to moderate, or severe Alzheimer's disease. Donepezil will not cure Alzheimer's disease, and it will not stop the disease from getting worse. However, it can improve thinking ability in some patients .

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescripti... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Alzheimer's Disease
269
78%
Dementia
47
81%
Parkinson's Disease
4
100%
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
2
100%
Caregivers
2
100%
Overall, 80% (331 Members) find Aricept helpful
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Aricept Reviews

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It doesn't seem to work that well anymore for her
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Worked.
Working / Worked
Well, she seemed more confident and able to converse like she used to. Her interest in life seems to have come back a little more. She hasn't really had any side-effects except for a little nausea at first.
Working / Worked
didnt work right on her
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5mg Daily.

Works well
Working / Worked
It seemed to help some but this last week has been difficult
Working / Worked
Seems to help - taking since 2/06.
Working / Worked
Seemed to have stopped working after a while and then switched to Reminly
Working / Worked
Helpful but he seems to be getting worse.
Working / Worked
would like to know how to address it . She is in her early stages
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Discussions

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    I've used Provigil for about four years. IT WORKS for me. Fatigue had no effect on my cognitive problems. It take Aricept for that. Perhaps of... [More]
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    What are your thoughts on Aricept? My grandmother has been taking it for about 4 months now. I'm not sure whether it's worth her taking the drug or... [More]

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