medication for alzheimer's patients
Several medications are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's. Donepezil (AriceptÂ®), rivastigmine (ExelonÂ®), and galantamine (RazadyneÂ®) are used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's (donepezil can be used for severe Alzheimer's as well). Memantine (NamendaÂ®), is used to treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's.