Donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine, and tacrine belong to a class of drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease called cholinesterase inhibitors. The drugs are effective for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Tacrine is rarely used because it's been associated with severe liver problems. Only about 30% to 50% of the people who take this class of drugs show benefits. These medications may temporarily stabilize or improve memory problems and other cognitive symptoms. For example, one study found that taking donepezil for at least nine months postponed a patient's need to move to a nursing home by about 21 months.
Donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine, and tacrine belong to a class
of drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease called cholinesterase
inhibitors. The drugs are effective for people with mild to
moderate Alzheimer's disease. Tacrine is rarely...
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Sarine Salama of MDLIVE answered:Some medications that are used to treat Alzheimer's Disease may be effective in slowing down the progression of the disease in the early to moderate stages of Alzheimer's. As the disease progresses into later stages, medications are not as helpful.Some medications that are used to treat Alzheimer's Disease may be effective in slowing down the progression of the disease in the early to moderate stages of Alzheimer's. As the disease progresses into later stages, medications are not as helpful. More
Harvard Health Publications answered:Donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine, and tacrine belong to a class of drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease called cholinesterase inhibitors. The drugs are effective for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Tacrine is rarely used because it's been associated with severe liver problems. Only about 30% to 50% of the people who take this class of drugs show benefits. These medications may temporarily stabilize or improve memory problems and other cognitive symptoms. For example, one study found that taking donepezil for at least nine months postponed a patient's need to move to a nursing home by about 21 months.Donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine, and tacrine belong to a class of drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease called cholinesterase inhibitors. The drugs are effective for people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Tacrine is rarely... More
