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Does aricept (donepezil) for pd problems work well?
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Yes: The only drug fda approved with parkinson's disease dementia is exelon(rivastigmine)- but aricept(donepizil) is commonly used as well. It may help with the cognitive problems as well as help maintain function in those with pdd.
Answered 1/23/2014
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