Treatments for Symptoms of Alzheimer's
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, however there are several methods to slow the progression of the illness or to relieve some symptoms. In 50% of the patients, progression of amnestic MCI can be delayed for one year by acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. These include:
Symptoms can also be reduced by the drug memnatine, which decreases abnormal brain activity by blocking the binding of glutamate to some brain receptors. This improves cognition and helps patients become more involved in their daily lives.
Side Effects:
- Galantamine
- Donepezil
- Rivastigmine
- Tacrine.
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Liver toxicity.
Symptoms can also be reduced by the drug memnatine, which decreases abnormal brain activity by blocking the binding of glutamate to some brain receptors. This improves cognition and helps patients become more involved in their daily lives.
Side Effects:
- Agitation
- Delusion (Alzheimer Disease 2013).