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Does Aricept Slow Down The Progression Of Dementia?
Question: My neurologist prescribed Aricept for Alzheimer's but as we know there is no cure. So what is in the drug to help other than to create side effects?
Brief Answer:
Aricept slows the progression of dementia.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details. I agree with you that there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, Aricept (donepezil) slows the rate of progression of dementia in people with AD. The benefit is sustained for the first few years of illness. You should be closely watched for any benefits for about six months. If there is benefit, it should be continued for at least 2-3 years. If there is no benefit at six months, it can be stopped.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Aricept slows the progression of dementia.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.
I have noted your clinical details. I agree with you that there is no cure for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, Aricept (donepezil) slows the rate of progression of dementia in people with AD. The benefit is sustained for the first few years of illness. You should be closely watched for any benefits for about six months. If there is benefit, it should be continued for at least 2-3 years. If there is no benefit at six months, it can be stopped.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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