An Alzheimer's Drug May Also Slow Lewy Body Dementia
A drug used for Alzheimer's may slow Lewy body dementia progression, according to research from Karolinska Institutet. Cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) like donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine, which prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, showed significant cognitive decline slowing in Lewy body dementia patients compared to memantine. ChEIs also reduced the risk of death within the first year of diagnosis by 34%.
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A drug used for Alzheimer's may slow Lewy body dementia progression, according to research from Karolinska Institutet. Cholinesterase inhibitors (ChEIs) like donepezil, rivastigmine, and galantamine, which prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, showed significant cognitive decline slowing in Lewy body dementia patients compared to memantine. ChEIs also reduced the risk of death within the first year of diagnosis by 34%.