Sentences with phrase «with cholinesterase inhibitors»

In addition to treatment with cholinesterase inhibitors, we also recommend treatment with memantine (Namenda) in patients with moderate and severe Alzheimer's disease, and in some cases, mild AD, who we believe would benefit.

Pairing memantine with a cholinesterase inhibitor, a type of drug that prevents the breakdown of neurotransmitters involved in memory, has become a standard treatment for mild Alzheimer's disease, but this study «clearly flies in the face» of that approach, says William Thies, PhD, the chief medical and scientific officer of the Alzheimer's Association, a research and advocacy organization based in Chicago.

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Patients with mild Alzheimer's disease who are already taking a cholinesterase inhibitor often ask, «Isn't there more that can be done?»