Alzheimer's disease causes severe progressive deterioration in mental function with subtle , insidious onset. So the duration and rate of progression varies with each individual. Alzheimer's disease causes changes to the brain which results in a disruption to the flow of information. The physical changes to the brain are seen as loss of memory, slowed thinking, and inappropriate behaviors.
Aricept (Donepezil Hydrochloride) is frequently prescribed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The undesired symptoms (memory loss, slow thinking, inappropriate behaviors) do not take up residence as quick. The progression (frequency and intensity) of the symptoms is stalled, slowed down. Aricept is most effective when prescribed early in the Alzheimer's disease process.
The usual starting dose for Aricept is 5 milligrams once per day at bedtime for at least 4 to 6 weeks. The prescribing provider may increase the dose to 10 milligrams per day as after the 4 to 6 weeks. Aricept can be taken with or without food.
To maintain improvement Aricept must be taken regularly. If Aricept is stopped the benefits will soon be lost. To further complicate matters Aricept must be taken daily for at least 3 weeks before any desired benefits begin to show up. Be patient and keep taking Aricept as the provider has prescribed. So, if Aricept is not taken daily on a regular basis, it will not work.
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