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Rivastigmine is primarily used in the treatment of symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. It is marketed under the name Exelon by Novartis. It is available in the form of a capsule, liquid, and patch. It is the first such drug available in a patch for dementia.

Fast Facts:

• -- Side effects range from nausea to coughing up blood
• -- Approved by the FDA in 1998
• -- Only used in treatment of mild to moderate dementia

5 Great Resources on Rivastigmine

• OrganizedWisdom: Exelon
• Wikipedia: Rivastigmine
• Official Site: Exelon Patch
• MedicineNet: Rivastigmine
• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Rivastigmine

5 Latest Headlines on Rivastigmine

• More Rivastigmine News from Google

What is Rivastigmine?

• Encyclopedia Of Mental Disorders: Rivastigmine: Definition
• Alzheimer Society of Canada: Exelon (Rivastigmine)
• Drugs.com: Rivastigmine Consumer Information
• NetDoctor: Exelon

What Are The Uses for Rivastigmine?

• MediLexicon: Exelon: Drug Information
• Cerner Multum (via Revolution Health): What Is Rivastigmine?
• Memory Loss & The Brain: Rivastigmine
• PatientUK: Rivastigmine Consumer Information

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Rivastigmine?

• MedlinePlus: Rivastigmine: What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
• DrugDigest: What Side Effects May I Notice From Taking Rivastigmine?
• Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Rivastigmine: Side Effects

What are the Alternatives to Rivastigmine?

• OrganizedWisdom: Donepezil
• OrganizedWisdom: Galantamine
• OrganizedWisdom: Tacrine

What are the Holistic Alternatives to Rivastigmine?

• HealthWorldOnline: Ginkgo And Alzheimer's Disease
• HolisticOnline: Herbal Remedies: Parkinson's Disease
• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Purported Uses of Vitamin E

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Rivastigmine

• DailyStrength: Treatment For Parkinsons Related Dementia Post
• HealthBoards: Elexon And Other Meds
• Healthtalk: Saying Goodbye To...

Clinical Trials for Rivastigmine

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Rivastigmine Trials
• CenterWatch: Trials On Rivastigmine

Company Information about Rivastigmine

• Hoover's: Novartis Pharmaceuticals-Company Overview
• Novartis: Official Site
• The New York Times: Novartis A.G. News

Abuse of Rivastigmine

• RxList: Exelon: Overdose
• eMedTV: Exelon Overdose
• WebMD: Exelon Oral Overdose

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Rivastigmine

• JAMA: Rivastigmine
• Google Scholar: Articles On Rivastigmine
• PubMedCentral: Rivastigmine Articles

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