Arecept

Were you looking for information about Aricept? Arecept is a common misspelling of Aricept.
 
Aricept®, which is a prescription medicine, is commonly used to treat symptoms related to mild, moderate, or severe Alzheimer's disease. The medication works by stopping a specific enzyme from breaking down acetylcholine in the brain, which can help improve: memory, attention, reason, language, and the ability to perform simple tasks. Aricept comes as an oral tablet, oral-disintegrating tablet, or oral solution and is available in several strengths.
 
(Click Aricept for more information about the effects of Aricept, a list of potential side effects that may occur during the treatment process, and general dosage guidelines.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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