There are currently two classes of medications for Alzheimer’s. The conventional class, discussed here, is characterized by taking pills. The newer class of antibody treatment is characterized by infusions. Antibody infusion treatments are not covered in this video.
| Pills for Alzheimer’s | |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| 1. Drugs for Early to Midstage Alzheimer’s | |
| Aricept® | donepezil |
| Exelon® | rivastigmine |
| Remynil or Razadyne® | galantamine |
| 2. Drugs for Moderate to Severe Stage | |
| Namenda® or Ebixa® | memantine |
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This site was inspired by my Mom’s autoimmune dementia.
It is a place where we separate out the wheat from the chafe, the important articles & videos from each week’s river of news. Google gets a new post on Alzheimer’s or dementia every 7 minutes. That can overwhelm anyone looking for help. This site filters out, focuses on and offers only the best information. it has helped hundreds of thousands of people since it debuted in 2007. Thanks to our many subscribers for your supportive feedback.
The site is dedicated to all those preserving the dignity of the community of people living with dementia.
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