Description

Aricept (generic name: Donepezil) is a centrally acting reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.

Aricept is indicated for the treatment of mild, moderate and severe Alzheimer's disease, also called dementia of the Alzheimer's type.

Aricept is the #1 prescribed Alzheimer's medication and the only treatment proven effective for all stages of Alzheimer's.

Studies showed that Aricept slows the progression of Alzheimer's symptoms:

It improves cognition, which may include effects on memory.
It slows the loss of overall function, which may include effects on everyday tasks.

Aricept also helped most with things like:
Using the phone
Handling mail
Doing household chores
Getting dressed
Eating meals
Managing money without help

Aricept improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine. People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning.

Aricept is not addictive.