Usual Adult Dose for Alzheimer's Disease:
Initial dose: 5 mg orally once a day, in the evening prior to retiringMild to moderate Alzheimer's disease:-Maintenance dose: 10 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on an initial dose of 5 mg once a day for 4 to 6 weeksModerate to severe Alzheimer's disease:-Maintenance dose: 23 mg orally once a day, after the patient has been on a dose of 10 mg once a day for at least 3 monthsComments: A higher dose of 10 mg may or may not provide a statistically significantly greater clinical benefit than a 5 mg dose.  Prescriber and patient's preference should be considered.Uses: For mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer's type dementia
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