Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Is Aricept Effective In The Treatment Of Short Term Memory Loss?
Ok , thank you. I am 86 yrs old leading an active life: Going to the gym to work out with a trainor 4xs a week, walking two dogs twice a day--mildly active with my previous real estate career, handling 5 rental properties of mine and my daughters---We share them. Go out with friends--am slim and enjoy life---except I can see I m probably not going to be able to stay in this condition into my 90s. Do you recommend Articept? I do have very mild short term memory challenges!
Fri, 19 Jan 2018
Hello,
Aricept is used to treat people with dementia- one of its symptoms is memory loss. You are diagnosed by doing memory tests. Aricept is not used for mild short term memory loss which is common when one gets older. Since you seem very active and managing well it seems unlikely you have dementia.-- i would continue as you are doing- exercise, good diet and enjoying life.
Kind Regards
Aricept is used to treat people with dementia- one of its symptoms is memory loss. You are diagnosed by doing memory tests. Aricept is not used for mild short term memory loss which is common when one gets older. Since you seem very active and managing well it seems unlikely you have dementia.-- i would continue as you are doing- exercise, good diet and enjoying life.
Kind Regards
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....