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Is Aricept Effective In The Treatment Of Alzheimer S Disease?

My husband has recently been diagnosed with CMI and at risk for dementia or Alzheimer s. Aricept has been prescribed, but he is reluctant to take it because of its possible side effects and the fact that once on it is not advised to get off it. What can I tell him to encourage him to do what is needed?
Fri, 4 Aug 2017
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Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

Donepezil (aricept) is one of the most effective medication for treatment of alzheimer's disease (AD). It is often recommnded for mild to moderate alzheimers disease and not for CMI or for individuals with increased risk of AD.

In case he does not meet criteria for AD I do not think Aricept will offer him any benefit. If the disease already started you can state that it will help him in arresting the progression of disease. With medication he can be have better memory for longer period of time which could motivate him to take medication.

I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks again.
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Is Aricept Effective In The Treatment Of Alzheimer S Disease?

Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. Donepezil (aricept) is one of the most effective medication for treatment of alzheimer s disease (AD). It is often recommnded for mild to moderate alzheimers disease and not for CMI or for individuals with increased risk of AD. In case he does not meet criteria for AD I do not think Aricept will offer him any benefit. If the disease already started you can state that it will help him in arresting the progression of disease. With medication he can be have better memory for longer period of time which could motivate him to take medication. I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions. Thanks again.