Alzheimer’s drug may keep late-stage sufferers out of nursing homes

Donepezil, sold under the brand name Aricept, is a commonly used drug for mild to moderate forms of the disease

A common Alzheimer’s drug that is often withdrawn in later stages of the disease can halve the likelihood of severely ill patients needing to be moved into nursing homes, research has shown.

Donepezil, sold under the brand name Aricept, is frequently used to reduce or manage symptoms in cases of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s. However, it is typically not given to those in the advanced stages of the disease because of a perceived lack of benefit.

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