Alzheimer's & Dementia
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Best Time to Stop Medicine for Dementia
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How do you know when Alzheimer's meds ought to be stopped? Explore the benefits of these medications, such as improved cognition, memory, behavior, lifespan, and the stages they are most effective.
SOURCE:
How do you know when Alzheimer's meds ought to be stopped? Explore the benefits of these medications, such as improved cognition, memory, behavior, lifespan, and the stages they are most effective.
| Drugs for Early to Midstage Alzheimer's | |
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
|---|---|
| Aricept® | donepezil |
| Exelon® | rivastigmine |
| Remynil or Razadyne® | galantamine |
| Drugs for Moderate to Severe Stage | |
| Namenda® or Ebixa® | memantine |
SOURCE:
- Alzheimer's Association California & Nevada
