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

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Alzheimer’s support group meets Feb. 11 (The Springfield News-Leader)

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

The CMH Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet Feb. 11 from 5 – 6 p.m. in the Citizen’s Memorial Hospital Community Room, 1500 N. Oakland, in Bolivar, according to a news release.

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