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Is aricept (donepezil) normally used for prevention of alzheimer's as well as treatment?
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Aricept (donepezil) use: At this time, Aricept (donepezil) is not indicated for prevention of alzheimer's.
Answered 6/24/2014
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No: Aricept (donepezil) has no value in prevention of alzheimer's. It only increases a chemical in the brain known as acetylcholine. This slows functional decline early in dementia and helps behaviors late. There are no disease modifying medications known as of 2012.
Answered 1/14/2018
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