Aricept

Aricept (Donepzil) is a treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Aricept is taken orally and generally daily to treat Alzheimers in early to severe stages (approved in 2006 for severe Alzheimers).

From the Aricept company website we learn this:

Aricept was approved for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's by the FDA in 1996, and for the treatment of severe Alzheimer's in 2006

Aricept was shown in studies to help cognition and function, which includes effects on memory and performing everyday tasks.

Aricept is the most prescribed Alzheimer’s drug worldwide.

More than 3.8 million people have been treated with Aricept

Aricept is part a cholinesterase inhibitor.

Aricept is prescribed in either 5 or 10 milligram dosages.

Aricept is available in tablets and in ODTs (orally-disintegrating tablets)

Aricept is well tolerated

Aricept.com Company Website

Aricept profile at About.com