Alzheimer's Drug Treatments: Royal College of Psychiatrists
The information provided on by the Royal College of Psychiatrists talks about the drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease. It discusses how the drugs work, why they are prescribed, their side-effects and alternative treatments.
Alzheimer's disease is only one of many possible causes for memory problems in people. The other causes are described in detail in our information on dementia and memory problems.
The topics discussed are:
- Cholinesterase Inhibitors
- What effects can these drugs have?
- What are the side effects?
- How do Alzheimer's drugs work?
- How well do Alzheimer's drugs work?
- How should Alzheimer's drugs be taken?
- How long should Alzheimer's drugs be taken for?
- Who can prescribe Alzheimer's drugs?
- Memantine
- Other treatments
- Further help
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Last Updated: 16th Aug 2021, 11:00