Medications for Alzheimer Disease
Drug Name | Starting Dose | Maximum Dose | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
5 mg orally once a day | 23 mg once a day (for moderate to severe Alzheimer disease) | Generally well-tolerated but can cause nausea or diarrhea | |
4 mg orally twice a day Extended-release: 8 mg once a day in the am | 12 mg twice a day Extended-release: 24 mg once a day in the am | Possibly more beneficial for behavioral symptoms than other medications Modulates nicotinic receptors and appears to stimulate release of acetylcholine and enhances its effect | |
5 mg orally twice a day | 10 mg twice a day | Used in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer disease | |
Liquid or capsule: 1.5 mg twice a day Patch: 4.6 mg/24 hours | Liquid or capsule: 6 mg twice a day Patch: 13.3 mg/24 hours | Available in liquid solution and a patch |