Medications Used in the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's treatment for mood and behavior challenges is comprised of non-drug approaches (the first line of defense) and drug therapy. Drug therapy typically involves the psychotropic class of medications including antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood-stabilizers, hypnotics and anti-anxiety medications.

Get the facts on Aricept, or donepezil HCL, one of the most widely used drugs to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Learn how Aricept works, its uses and dosages, possible side effects and interactions, precautions, and most importantly, its effectiveness.

Get the facts on Exelon (rivastigmine), a drug used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Learn how Exelon works, its uses and dosages, possible side effects and interactions, precautions, and most importantly, its effectiveness.

Get the facts on Razadyne, or galantamine HBr, a commonly used drug to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Learn how Razadyne works, its uses and dosages, possible side effects and interactions, precautions, and most importantly, its effectiveness.

Get the facts on Namenda (memantine HCL), a unique drug used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Learn how Namenda works, its uses and dosages, possible side effects and interactions, precautions, and most importantly, its effectiveness.