Were you looking for information about
Aricept? Aircept is a common misspelling of Aricept.
Aricept
® (
donepezil hydrochloride) is a medication often prescribed to treat
dementia associated with mild, moderate, or severe
Alzheimer's disease. It is taken once a day at bedtime and comes in tablet, liquid, and orally disintegrating tablet form. By preventing the breakdown of a certain brain chemical, Aricept helps slow the decline in memory and learning, and allows a person with
Alzheimer's to perform simple daily tasks. Common side effects of this drug include
insomnia, dizziness, and generalized pain.
(Click Aricept for more information about this drug, including who makes it, what strengths are available, and what you should be aware of before starting treatment. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on Aricept.)
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