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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.
Alzheimerâs disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. Other common types include Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's dementia, and vascular dementia. There is no known cure for any type of dementia, and medications canât prevent the condition or reverse the brain damage it causes. However, various drugs can provide some symptom relief. Read on to learn what these drugs may do to ease dementia symptoms for you or your loved one. Advertisement.