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About This Drug
Side Effects
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- Drug, food, vitamin, and herbal interactions
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About This Drug
Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used to treat mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease.
This drug inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine, a chemical in the brain that is needed for memory. A deficiency of this chemical may result in the memory loss associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Generics available: None
- Brand names: Aricept
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