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Possible scenarios for an 89 old male to stop taking aricept (donepezil) 5mg after on it for 6 yrs? he is alert now more than the past 6yrs. been off for 4 mnth
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Common.: Most 89 year olds do better with fewer medications.
Answered 2/2/2013
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Does not need it: If he did not become worse after stopping aricept, (donepezil) he probably doe not need it until he gets worse.
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