85 Dementia Treatments
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Cholinesterase inhibitors are those drugs that can increase the level of acetylcholine in the brain. This substance might help your body improve judgment and establish memories. Some common options include galantamine, rivastigmine, and donepezil. Even though they are mainly used to deal with Alzheimer’s disease, your doctor might also prescribe them for different forms of dementia, such as Lewy body dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or vascular dementia. However, they might lead to some possible side effects, such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, insomnia, or fainting. [8]
