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Reminyl
Reminyl can delay or even reverse mental decline in some patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It is thought to work by boosting levels of the chemical messenger acetylcholine in the brain. (In Alzheimer's disease, the cells that produce acetylcholine slowly deteriorate.)
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Reminyl

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Reminyl (Galantamine Hydrobromide)
May enhance cholinergic function by increasing acetylcholine.
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Alzheimer's disease
...moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease. Other medicines include donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon), galantamine (Razadyne, formerly called Reminyl), and tacrine (Cognex). These drugs affect the level of a neurotransmitter in the brain called acetylcholine. They may cause nausea and vomiting....
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Alzheimer's disease epidemic?
...the disease There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. However, there are several medications now available,  including Aricept, Razadyne (formerly Reminyl), and Namenda, which can improve cognitive and behavioral symptoms. The earliest symptoms -- memory difficulties and problems with abstract thinking...
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