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Patient Comments On Exelon
Pronounced: (riv-uh-STIG-meen)
Uses
Rivastigmine is used to treat mild to moderate forms of a certain type of brain disorder (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease or to Parkinson's disease. This medication does not cure dementia, but it may temporarily improve memory, awareness, and the ability to perform daily functions. It works by increasing the amount of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) in the brain that is believed to be...
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Clinical trial: Aricept and Exelon patch in patients with Alzh...
This is a study to determine the safety and tolerability of switching from Aricept to the Exelon patch in patients with probable Alzheimer's disease.... Read more »
Clinical trial: Switching from Aricept to the Exelon patch
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Exelon patch could be available soon, researcher says
The first skin patch to deliver medication to Alzheimer's patients could be available soon, a researcher reports. The patch, which delivers the... Read more »
Alzheimer's experts outraged at "duty to die" comment
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Exelon Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: RIVASTIGMINE SOLUTION - ORAL Pronounced: (riv-uh-STIG-meen) Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite,... Read more »
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