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Donepezil Efficacy

The efficacy of donepezil in treating dementia and its effects on disease progression.

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Jan 21, 2026

What randomized controlled trials have tested Bacopa monnieri in people with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease?

A systematic review identified five randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that tested in people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or mild cognitive impairment () attributable to AD, with wide variation in f...

Jan 21, 2026

How effective are existing dementia medications, such as donepezil, in slowing disease progression?

Existing dementia drugs like donepezil produce small-to-moderate, short‑to‑medium term symptomatic benefits on cognition, global clinical state and daily function, but high‑quality evidence that they ...