Alzheimer's Disease

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Treatment


There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved donepezil (Aricept®), galantamine (Razadyne® ER, formerly branded as Reminyl®), and rivastigmine (Exelon®) for treatment of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.

The Exelon® Patch (rivastigimine transdermal system) is also approved for mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Alzheimer's. This patch is applied to the skin (usually on the back, chest, or ...Read the full article