Drug Information - Aricept Equivalent - Donepezil
What Is Aricept?
Aricept is the brand name medication for treatment of dementia due to Alzheimer's Disease. In dementia, a chemical called acetylcholine breaks down and people with a lower level of this chemical are affected by memory problems. Aricept prevents this chemical from breaking down. Aricept has been used by over 3.8 million people worldwide and is the #1 drug being prescribed for the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.
Aricept was approved by the FDA in 1996 to treat mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer's, and approved in 2006 to treat severe cases of Alzheimer's. It comes in 2 strengths, 5mg and 10mg and the appropriate strength will be prescribed to you by your doctor.
Aricept is available in 2 forms: tablet and an orally disintegrating tablet. Dosages are typically once per day in the evening but your doctor will advise you on your specific instructions.
What Is Donepezil?
Donepezil is the generic equivalent of Aricept. Donepezil contains the same active ingredients as Aricept and therefore works in the same way yet costs a lot less. Some non-active ingredients will be different such as color. The tablets may look different in shape and size but these will be the only differences. The cost of medication is a problem for many people with bills reaching unaffordable heights. Generic drugs have provided people with affordable medication to allow them to have a better quality of life.
Where To Buy Aricept / Donepezil
To buy Aricept or the generic equivalent Donepezil you need to have a valid prescription from a doctor. Once you have this prescription you can either visit your local pharmacy or purchase from an online pharmacy. Buying prescription drugs online will save you the most money due to the minimal costs associated with running an online store. If you decide to buy online, make sure the pharmacy is licensed such as MedStoreInternational.com To find the nearest local pharmacy, visit this pharmacy directory.
