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Once-A-Day Aricept® (donepezil HCI)

What to Ask

Talking to the Doctor

If you are concerned about a loved one, be sure to talk with a health care provider. Once you talk to a health care provider, you can both think about treatment and care options:


Suggestions for talking to the doctor:
  • Be open and honest. It may help the doctor make a diagnosis.
  • Give details. Be specific about how your loved one is doing and feeling.
  • Ask questions. Start with the questions that matter most to you.
  • Ask for more explanation if you need it.

You may want to print out the following lists of questions to bring with you to the doctor. This may help you get the most out of your discussions with the doctor.


Concerned a loved one may have Alzheimer's disease?
  • 1.   How can we tell if memory loss is caused by Alzheimer's disease?
  • 2.   Are there any symptoms I should watch for and report?
  • 3.   What should I expect if it is Alzheimer's disease?
  • 4.   When should I come back for another visit?
  • 5.   Where can I go for more information?
  • 6.   If it is Alzheimer's disease, which treatment is most appropriate?


Has your loved one been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease?
  • 1.   Is ARICEPT right for my loved one?
  • 2.   What kind of benefits may I see with ARICEPT treatment?
  • 3.   Can my loved one start ARICEPT now?
  • 4.   What are the possible side effects?
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