Support For Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients

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Find the support you need to care for your loved one.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease is not easy. It can be hard on you and cause a lot of stress. A lot of caregivers have times when they feel tired and overwhelmed. In fact, caregivers have an increased risk of depression and other sickness when compared with others. Especially those with little or no help from family and friends.

Remember that you do not have to do it all. Using outside resources when you need them can help relieve stress. There are things you can do to help manage your loved one's care. And this may lessen the burden you may feel.

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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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