Evaluated Patient Information
Dementia: drugs used for behavioural problems
This leaflet looks at some symptoms that commonly develop in people with dementia, such as depression, restlessness, aggression, psychosis and difficulty with sleeping, and the drugs that may help to alleviate those symptoms.
New treatments for Alzheimer's disease
This leaflet describes some of the drugs that are available to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease. It also gives details about the trials that have been conducted with these drugs as well as the benefits and side effects of each one.
Exelon - a new drug for Alzheimer's disease
This leaflet gives information about Exelon (rivastigmine), a drug that can temporarily "slow down" the progression of the symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease, and mentions some other similar drugs. It describes the way in which Exelon works, ongoing clinical trials, people who would benefit from the drug and possible side effects. It also suggests the sort of questions the patient or carer may wish to ask their doctor and gives general information about the Alzheimer's Disease Society.
Aricept (Donepezil Hydrochloride): a new drug for Alzheimer's disease
This leaflet gives information about Aricept, the first drug to be licenced in the UK specifically for Alzheimer's Disease. It includes details about the most effective use of the drug, its dose, side effects, the kinds of questions the patient or carer may wish to ask their doctor, other drugs used in the treatment of the disease, and lastly some information about the Alzheimer's Disease Society.
All of the above publications may be obtained from:
Publisher: Alzheimer's Disease Society
Price: 40p
Supplier: Alzheimer's Disease Society
Gordon House, 10 Greencoat Place, London, SW1P 1PH.
Tel: 020 7306 0606
Fax: 020 7306 0808
Email: 101762.422@compuserve.com
Understanding forgetfulness and dementia
This booklet, published in association with the British Medical Association, discusses loss of memory and when this may be a sign of something more serious. It describes dementia, the likely questions that a GP will ask when making a diagnosis, the specialists to whom a patient may be referred and the tests that may be carried out. There is a section about the practical aids that are available, and ideas about how to cope with some of the behavioural problems that may arise. There are references for further reading and a list of useful addresses. The content is the same as in the illustrated Dorling Kindersley version. Available in some pharmacies.
Publisher: Family Doctor Publications/MBA,
Price: £32.49 (62 Pages)
Supplier: Family Doctor Publications Ltd,
10 Butchers Row, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 8JH, OX16 8JH.
Tel: 01295 276627
Fax: 01295 276626
