Alzheimer's drug aids more severe cases too: study

Sunday, March 18th, 2012

The most widely prescribed drug to treat mild Alzheimer's disease, Aricept (donepezil), has been shown for the first time to help patients with more severe cases too, a study said Wednesday.

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Watchdog Calls for Ban on Alzheimer’s Drug Dosage

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Public Citizen has petitioned the FDA to ban high doses of the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept, claiming the risks far exceed the benefits. The drug, made by Pfizer and Elsai, has been approved at doses of 5 to 10 milligrams for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s, and at 10 to ... continue reading

Alzheimers patients may have help on the way

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Alzheimers patients taking the drug Aricept may be able to take a larger dose.

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