Aricept Coupons
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Aricept is a prescription medication that is used to treat mild, moderate, and severe dementia in patients suffering from Alzheimers disease.[1] First approved by the FDA in 1996, Aricept is the brand name for donepezil, and is available in three strengths: 5 mg, 10 mg, and 23 mg.[2]
Aricept coupons and discounts help patients save on their Aricept prescription. Eisai Co. Ltd. and Pfizer Inc., the manufacturers of Aricept, offer a 30-day free trial of the 23 mg formulation of Aricept. In addition to this free trial offer, Pfizer offers a patient assistance program to help uninsured patients afford their prescription.
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| Brand name for | Donepezil |
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| Manufacturer | Eisai Ltd. and Pfizer Inc. |
| Phone number | 800-226-2072 |
| Uses | Treats dementia in Alzheimer’s patients |
| Types of coupons | Free 30-day voucher and PAP |
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About Aricept
The main ingredient in Aricept is donepezil, which is categorized as a cholinesterase inhibitor. Aricept is the only cholinesterase inhibitor currently approved to treat all stages of Alzheimer’s disease.[3] It may improve a patient’s mental function and the ability to perform daily activities by preventing the breakdown of acetylcholine, which is a chemical in the brain that affects learning and memory.[3]
Available in three strengths, patients begin treatment at a starting dose of 5 mg for 4-6 weeks. This dose, along with the 10 mg formulation, are approved for use in patients with mild to moderate dementia. Patients who have tolerated the 5 mg strength may increase to 10 mg if necessary. Aricept 23 mg is approved for use in patients with moderate to severe dementia. Patients who have taken Aricept 10 mg for at least three months may increase their dosage to 23 mg.[4]
Aricpet may cause side effects in some individuals. Common Aricept side effects include headache, problems sleeping, strange dreams, pain and stiffness in the joints, fatigue, behavior changes, and nausea. In some cases, patients may also experience serious side effects such as seizures, blood in the stools or vomit, pains in the chest, and pains in the lower back.[1]
Aricept Patient Assistance Programs and Coupons
- Eisai Co., Ltd. and Pfizer Inc., the manufacturers of Aricept, offer qualified patients a 30-day free trial voucher for Aricept 23 mg. This offer is good through December 31, 2012, and is valid only when presented to a participating pharmacy along with a signed prescription.[4]
- The manufacturers also offer an Aricept Patient Assistance Program that is designed to help indigent and uninsured patients receive their Aricept prescription at no cost. Additional information on the Aricept Patient Assistance Program is available by calling: 800-226-2072, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET to receive an application for assistance.[5]
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Also See: Aricept Side Effects, Pfizer Patient Assistance Programs, Namenda Coupons, Patient Assistance Programs, Drug Coupons, Insulin and Alzheimer's, Celexa and Pregnancy
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001006/
- ↑ http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=98e451e1-e4d7-4439-a675-c5457ba20975
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_standard_prescriptions.asp
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://www.aricept.com/?q=support-and-resources/30-day-free-trial-offer
- ↑ http://aricept.com/?q=support-and-resources/health-insurance
