Alzheimer's Symptoms Test

Studies showed ARICEPT slowed the progression of Alzheimer's symptoms. It improved cognition and slowed the decline of overall function.

ARICEPT may work differently for each person. For those who respond, symptoms may improve, they may stabilize, or they may progress more slowly than without ARICEPT.

This screening tool cannot be used to tell if your loved one has a medical problem,
only whether he or she should be treated. This tool is not intended to depict information
about ARICEPT.

4. Doctor Discussion Checklist

To get the most out of your visit with the doctor, you should bring a list of questions that you'd like answered. You can customize the list below.

To learn about the benefits of early diagnosis and treatment, click here.

Questions to ask if you think your loved one has Alzheimer's

How can we tell if cognition loss, which may include memory loss,
is caused by Alzheimer's disease?

What tests will be performed to determine a diagnosis?

What does each test involve?

How long will it take to get results?

When should I come back for another visit?

Where can I go for more information?

If it is Alzheimer's disease, is ARICEPT an appropriate treatment?

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Questions to ask if your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's

What should I expect now and in the future?

What resources are available locally that offer caregiver support?

How is Alzheimer's disease treated?

Is ARICEPT right for my loved one?

What kind of benefits may I see with ARICEPT treatment?

Can my loved one start ARICEPT now?

What are the possible side effects?

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Questions to ask if your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia*

Is it Alzheimer's dementia?

If it's Alzheimer's, can ARICEPT help treat the symptoms?

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*Aricept is only indicated for dementia of the Alzheimer's type.

ARICEPT® (donepezil HCl tablets) is indicated for the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.

Important Safety Information

ARICEPT is well tolerated but may not be for everyone. People at risk for stomach ulcers or who take certain other medicines should tell their doctors because serious stomach problems, such as bleeding, may get worse.

Some people who take ARICEPT may experience fainting.

Some people may have nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bruising, or not sleep well. Some people may have muscle cramps or loss of appetite or may feel tired. In studies these were usually mild and temporary.

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All quotes included in this Web site represent the individual experience of some doctors, some patients, and their caregivers. Individual responses to ARICEPT treatment may vary. Actual identities have been changed to protect individual privacy.

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Benefits of Early Diagnosis and Treatment

Many people feel anxious about a diagnosis.¹ Yet early and accurate diagnosis has many benefits:²

Starting Alzheimer’s treatment earlier means that you may be able to start slowing symptoms sooner.

There is more time to plan for the future.

It may eliminate fear of the unknown, and may reduce anxiety for patients and caregivers.³

¹ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers/AZ00017
² http://alz.org/alzheimers disease diagnosis.asp
³ Carpenter BD,Xiong C,Porensky EK,et al.Reaction to a Dementia Diagnosis in Individuals with Alzheimer's
Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment.Joumal of the American Geriatrics Society.2008;56;405-412.

Alzheimer's Symptoms: Mild, Moderate, and Severe

Alzheimer's progresses in three stages over 8 to 10 years, on average, after diagnosis.
Learn about each stage below.

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Questions to ask if you think your loved one has Alzheimer's

Questions to ask if your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's

Questions to ask if your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia*

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