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Donepezil hydrochloride (marketed as Aricept) is one of a group of three drugs for people with Alzheimer's disease called cholinesterase inhibitors. The other two are called rivastigmine (common brand name Exelon) and galantamine hydrobromide (common brand name Reminyl).
Check out our information sheet below for more details on Aricept. To talk to someone about dementia, call our 24 Hour Dementia Helpline.