Other names: Exelon
Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Rivastigmine is a medication for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease that works by boosting acetylcholine levels in the brain to support memory and thinking. It is available as a pill or skin patch, with the patch often preferred because it causes fewer stomach-related side effects. Rivastigmine may help slow cognitive decline and improve daily functioning, though its effects are modest. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and dizziness, especially when first starting treatment. While not a cure, it can play an important role in managing symptoms and maintaining quality of life.
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Rivastigmine is also a first-line option for Alzheimer’s disease, chosen when patients have swallowing difficulties or cannot tolerate oral medications, since it is available as a transdermal patch, though GI side effects are more common with the oral form.
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