Donepezil is a medicine that has been approved to help relieve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. By stopping a specific enzyme from breaking down acetylcholine in the brain, the drug can help improve memory, attention, reason, language, and the ability to perform simple tasks. Donepezil comes in a variety of strengths and is available in three different forms: oral tablet, orally disintegrating tablet, and oral solution.
Donepezil (Aricept®) is a prescription medication that is used to treat the symptoms of mild, moderate, or severe Alzheimer's disease. It is not a cure for Alzheimer's, but it can help improve memory, attention, reason, language, and the ability to perform simple tasks.
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