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There are currently four medications approved by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) specifically to help mitigate some of the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) symptoms. However, the effectiveness these medications vary from person to person and diminishes over time.
There are also other medications, not specifically developed for AD, that may be prescribed to help mitigate some of the symptoms associated with AD. These include—but may not be limited to—antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, sleep aids, and antipsychotics. To follow are some of the commonly prescribed medications and their uses.
Medicines Used to Help Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
|
Generic Name (Brand Name Example) |
Medication Use |
|
Donepezil (Aricept) |
Used
to delay or slow the symptoms of AD. |
|
Galantamine (Razadyne)
|
Used
to prevent or slow the symptoms of AD. |
|
Memantine (Namenda)
|
Used
to delay or slow the symptoms of AD. |
|
Rivastigmine (Exelon) |
Used
to prevent or slow the symptoms of AD. |
|
Citalopram (Celexa)
|
Used
to reduce depression and anxiety. |
|
Sodium valproate (Depakote)
|
Used
to treat severe aggression. |
|
Mirtazepine (Remeron) |
Used
to reduce depression and anxiety. |
|
Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
|
Used
to treat seizures |
|
Sertraline (Zoloft)
|
Used
to reduce depression and anxiety. |
Note: Never take a medication not specifically prescribed for you; never use a medication you’ve been prescribed for any other purpose unless specifically told to so by your doctor; never take or give medication prescribed to someone else; and never change or stop taking any medicines without first talking to your doctor.
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