How long can we expect rivastigmine to be effective for dementia?

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Good morning, My husband is currently using rivastigmine 4.5 patch since February 22, 2022 and 9.5mg since May 27. I know that one day this medication will lose its effectiveness.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Hello madam, thank you for your question! This treatment, as you mentioned, is not curative. It only aims to slow down the progression of the disease. However, it is impossible to predict how long this medication will be beneficial. For this reason, it is suggested that people taking this medication be monitored at regular intervals. We hope this has been helpful and if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Tom Samaha, Pharmacist