You are treating a patient with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The patient's wife mentions difficulty with transportation to the clinic. Which medication is the best choice?

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Donepezil is the best choice among the options for treating Alzheimer's disease. It is a cholinesterase inhibitor that is commonly used to help manage symptoms of Alzheimer's by increasing the levels of acetylcholine in the brain, which can help improve memory and cognition. Tacrine is also a cholinesterase inhibitor but is less commonly used due to its side effects and the need for frequent monitoring of liver function. Doxazosin and Verapamil are not used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease; they are used for managing hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.

You Are Treating a Patient with a Diagnosis of Alzheimer's