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As of 2003, the FDA had approved four prescription medications for treatment of Alzheimer's. Tacrine, donepezil, riviastigmine, and galantamine are cholinesterase inhibitors that enhance memory.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 6y agoAccording to Mayo clinic:
The following are used to temporarily improve dementia symptoms.
Cholinesterase inhibitors. These medications - including donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon) and galantamine (Razadyne) - work by boosting levels of a chemical messenger involved in memory and judgment.
Although primarily used to treat Alzheimer's disease, these medications might also be prescribed for other dementias, including vascular dementia, Parkinson's disease dementia and Lewy body dementia.
Side effects can include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Memantine. Memantine (Namenda) works by regulating the activity of glutamate, another chemical messenger involved in brain functions, such as learning and memory. In some cases, memantine is prescribed with a cholinesterase inhibitor.
A common side effect of memantine is dizziness.
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∙ 6y agoUnfortunately, we still do not have any cure for dementia (or Alzheimer's disease); researchers are working hard to develop new treatment options, but what we have at this point is limited. There are several medications that may slow down some of the symptoms, but these medications do not work for everyone, and are not able to halt the progression of the disease. A medication called Aricept is the most commonly prescribed, and Namenda is another you might be told about.
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∙ 10y agoThere are intellectually stimulating activities one can do. Lowering cholesterol levels can also decrease symptoms of dementia. No treatment can reverse or stop the disease but treatment may slow the progression of the disease.
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∙ 13y agoTwo drugs, tacrine (Cognex) and donepezil (Aricept), are commonly prescribed
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∙ 11y agoDementia treatments include several types of medications. These can include Cholinesterase inhibitors, memantine or other medications. Lifestyles treatments may also be needed.
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∙ 13y agoGingko biloba
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∙ 12y agoSadly no, there is no cure for Alzheimers
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What alternative treatments exist for intermittent claudication?
Ginkgo biloba extract, an herbal remedy, has been used by people with intermittent claudication. The extract made from the dried leaves of the Gingko tree is thought to improve blood flow, allowing people to walk longer without pain. However.
What is the tablet vigomax prescribed for?
FIRST AND ABOVE ALL VIGORMAX IS NOT PRESCRIBED! Vigormax is an over the counter herbal remedy that has not been tested nor proven to do anything other than empty your wallet. Some herbal remedies do help with erections.
What are the precautions associated with using chamomile?
Chamomile has been used over the centuries and is generally considered a safe and gentle herbal remedy that may be used daily. Possibility of allergic reaction.
What is sweet clover used for?
As an herbal remedy, sweet clover is used in the treatment of bruises, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins. Its wound-healing properties have been confirmed in tests conducted on animals.
Made from purple coneflower by the Sioux what all purpose herbal remedy was the original snake oil having been sold by HCF Meyer as Meyer's Blood Purifier as a surefire cure for snakebites?
Echinacea
Made from purple coneflower by the Sioux what all-purpose herbal remedy was the original snake oil having been sold by HCF Meyer as Meyer's Blood Purifier as a surefire cure for snakebites?
Echinacea
What are the best growing conditions for a Goldenrod?
Goldenrod is a popular herbal remedy. It is not a hard-to-grow plant. Once it has been established, it will grow nearly everywhere. It is popularly grown in rock gardens, wildflower gardens, or herb gardens.
Is dementia a disability?
No, dementia has always been possible. But, as humans are living longer nowadays, so dementia and other old age illnesses, are more likely to appear.
What is a sentence for herbal?
This herbal tea is delicious.Herbal homoeopathic remedies have been deemed ineffective by science.
Is radish helps hair growth?
yes, Radish has been used for centuries as home remedy for many kind of skin and hair problem, you can avoid hair fall with radish juice. It will greatly improve your follicle strength and improve your skin condition too.
Is radish helpful for hair growth?
yes, Radish has been used for centuries as home remedy for many kind of skin and hair problem, you can avoid hair fall with radish juice. It will greatly improve your follicle strength and improve your skin condition too.
Are there products to reduce breast size without cosmetic surgery?
Yes there are products which claim to reduce breast size. These products are herbal formulations, but are more of a modern inventon than a traditional herbal remedy. No products of this kind have been subjected to clinical studies and this inevitably makes it difficult to assess their effectiveness for the stated purpose. Even recommendations from herbalists are sparse, as although the products are herbal in nature few herbalists seem to recommend them or accept them as being effective.
