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ARICEPT<br />
Aricept - treats all stages of AD. It is taken <strong>on</strong>ce a day in pill form. It is<br />
typically well-tolerated, with side effects occurring in <strong>on</strong>ly 20 percent of<br />
people with AD.<br />
Razadyne - targets mild to moderate AD and is available as a pill and<br />
syrup. It has been shown to slow cognitive decline for up to three years.<br />
Exel<strong>on</strong> - for mild to moderate AD, available as a skin patch, pill, and<br />
syrup. It is comparable to Aricept regarding efficacy but may cause more<br />
gastrointestinal side effects.