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Once-A-Day Aricept® (donepezil HCl)

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.

How It's Treated

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

Through research, we are learning more about how Alzheimer's affects the brain.
We do not yet know how to prevent or cure it, but we do know how to treat its symptoms. Click here to watch a video about how Alzheimer's affects the brain and how treatment may help.

ARICEPT is an Alzheimer's Treatment That May Help

There are treatments available for the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. One such treatment is ARICEPT, currently the #1 prescribed Alzheimer's medication by neurologists. ARICEPT is a small, once daily tablet that does not need to be taken with meals.

In people with Alzheimer's, ARICEPT may help reduce the breakdown of acetylcholine, a vital chemical in the brain that is involved with cognition.

How ARICEPT May Help
  • Studies showed ARICEPT slowed the progression of Alzheimer's symptoms.
    • It improved cognition, which may include effects on memory and thinking.
    • It slowed the loss of overall function, which may include effects on everyday tasks.
    • 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.
  • ARICEPT is the only treatment proven effective for all stages of Alzheimer's — mild, moderate, and severe.

 
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