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Review
. 2001 May;17(2):337-58.
doi: 10.1016/s0749-0690(05)70072-0.

Treatment of Alzheimer's disease with cholinesterase inhibitors

L S Schneider  1
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Treatment of Alzheimer's disease with cholinesterase inhibitors

L S Schneider. Clin Geriatr Med. 2001 May.

Abstract

The cholinergic system is the most severely affected neurotransmitter system in patients with Alzheimer's disease, and therapeutic strategies have been developed to restore cholinergic function in these patients. This article reviews the present status of cholinesterase inhibitors for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. It then discusses treatment approaches and current and future issues regarding efficacy and safety.

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