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How Effective Are Exelon And Azilect For Parkinson S Disease?
I would like to get information about two medication. One of them is Exelon. I know that this medication was created by pharmacist in Israel and is used for cureing the soft simptomps Alzgeimer disease (doubt about spelling)and dementhia as result of Parkinson disease (sorry for wrong spelling). My husband has Parkinson disease during 7 years, and big problems with his memory now. Secon medication is Azilkat (Spelling?). I know that it is considered as the most effective medication for decreasing slowing development of this disease. What could you say about these medications?
Thu, 20 Sep 2018
Hi,
Regarding the use of Exelon, it seems you already are aware of its use. It is more effective in treating dementia for Alzheimer's, it is less effective for Parkinson's dementia, but there is some slight benefit so since there aren't other alternatives it is commonly used. Since your husband does show memory impairment I concur with its use.
As for Azilect, it is also a commonly used medication for Parkinson's. It is rarely used alone though, only in the initial stages of the disease, later on, it is as an adjunct to levodopa therapy, so if that is the only medication he's prescribed levodopa should be added.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olsi Taka,
Neurologist
Regarding the use of Exelon, it seems you already are aware of its use. It is more effective in treating dementia for Alzheimer's, it is less effective for Parkinson's dementia, but there is some slight benefit so since there aren't other alternatives it is commonly used. Since your husband does show memory impairment I concur with its use.
As for Azilect, it is also a commonly used medication for Parkinson's. It is rarely used alone though, only in the initial stages of the disease, later on, it is as an adjunct to levodopa therapy, so if that is the only medication he's prescribed levodopa should be added.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olsi Taka,
Neurologist
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