Donepezil

Drug / Medication

One of the first FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer's, approved in 1997, which the guest witnessed the evolution of. It's a cholinesterase inhibitor that slows down cognitive decline.

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Videos Mentioning Donepezil

164 - Diagnosing, preventing, & treating Alzheimer’s disease, & life lessons from dementia patients

164 - Diagnosing, preventing, & treating Alzheimer’s disease, & life lessons from dementia patients

Peter Attia MD

One of the first FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer's, approved in 1997, which the guest witnessed the evolution of. It's a cholinesterase inhibitor that slows down cognitive decline.

How to Optimize Cognitive Function & Brain Health | Dr. Mark D'Esposito

How to Optimize Cognitive Function & Brain Health | Dr. Mark D'Esposito

Andrew Huberman

An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that boosts acetylcholine levels, used as an approved treatment for Alzheimer's disease, but its effectiveness is often limited.