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A member asked:

Aricept (donepezil hcl) useful for dementia lewy body?

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Yes: It will slow down the progression of dementia as well as behavioral symtoms.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/19/2012

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Dr. Susan Uhrich answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Seems to be: As it increases acetylcholine in the brain and that can improve attention deficits and cognitive fluctuations.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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Does the dementia drug donepezil really work? If so how well? I started giving it to my 85 year old mother with mild dementia.

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My mom has dementia. She is on celexa, aricept, namenda (memantine) and risperdal. She takes low to normal doses. She has gained 70 lbs in 18 months and feels tired all the time. Is it expected? Suggestions?

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