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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.
Answered 9/19/2012
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Seems to be: As it increases acetylcholine in the brain and that can improve attention deficits and cognitive fluctuations.
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