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Donepezil hydrochloride (donepezil HCI) is and inhibitor used to treat and improve cognition in patients with vascular dementia and Alzhemimer's. Donepezil HCI is most commonly used with Alzheimer's patients. But it is also, used with patients with vascular dementia. This medication is most beneficial for those with mild to moderate vascular dementia, but it is also helpful for those with severe dementia. Donepezil HCI has a positive impact on the flow of blood in the brain, thereby assisting with concentration and memory deficits. This drug can cause possible side effects appetite loss, diarrhea, muscle cramps, fatigue, sleeping disturbance, hallucinations and vomiting.
Vascular Dementia (VaD) is due to a loss in the brain function; behavioral, comprehension, intellectual impairment, judgment, language, memory, mental functions, motor symptoms, reasoning, thinking, and they can also develop exaggerated neurological symptoms, such as exaggerated balance issues causing swaying and falling, arm or leg reflexes, and exaggerated steps when attempting to walk.
Vascular dementia impairment is the second most common disorder and similar to Alzheimer's disease. But its impairment can come on more suddenly than Alzheimer's, however it can also come on slowly; this disorder comes on quickly, it is progressive, with worsening cognitive functions and memory. The cause is due to the reduced flow of blood inside the brain, generally due to a mini-stroke, stroke, or a series of strokes. The extent of VaD varies depending on the part of the brain affect due to lack of blood flow. There are times when a person with VaD can experience extended period with no noticeable changes in their symptoms.
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What herbal remedy has been used to improve dementia?
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.
How is dementia an issue of concern?
Dementia is not only troubling for the patient, but also causes increased caregiver burdens (and can be costly to families which must either provide care directly, or pay for care).
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I would contact your vet to ask what to do. I hope I helped, Shirdiemere.
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why dementia hasn't affected me as a person?
why dementia hasn't affected me as a person
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No dementia is hereditary which means it's DNA not THC smoke on brotha!
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Example sentence - My father is showing early signs of dementia.
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Yes, you can get diagnosed with dementia at that age, although its not as common as it is in elderly people. I would recommend asking your doctor if you feel that you have any symptoms of dementia.
Can you give a sentence using the word dementia?
The elder man suffered from dementia and was unable to explain how he got there.
