Talk:Donepezil
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[edit] ADHD, non-alzheimers cognitive disruptions, apathy
I know that this drug is prescribed off label for ADHD, with some study backing particularly for executive functioning, and also for non-alzheimers related cognitive complaints, including relating to mood disorders. Galantamine (another anticholinesterase inhibitor) has been studied to treat the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, and a study was in progress for compulsive hoarding at UCLA (haven't seen it yet, i hope it hasnt been abandoned.) These types of medications have also been looked at for treating apathy, and not simply in neurodegenerative and depression related cases.
I was wondering if anyone else shares interest in covering the promising possible applications for the drug. I know that there was talk that Aricept was even being submitted to the FDA for treatment approval ADHD at one point. It looks very promising and warrants mention. I was wondering if anyone else has knowlege and wants to help. I can hunt back for the links and such. 69.196.227.59 05:35, 1 July 2006 (UTC)
Wikipedia is not a place for original research, speculation or potential uses. Use your favorite search engine and pubmed for that. Slicky 10:00, 14 January 2007 (UTC)
- Wait a minute here. Please assume good faith. To me, it seemed the above user was merely wanting to find reliable sources that talked about what he had previously heard. If what he says is true, and reliable sources saying it could be found, it would merit mentioning in the article and certainly would not be original research.--Gloriamarie 19:50, 26 September 2007 (UTC)
[edit] formula
is it tertiary or qaternary? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 41.233.139.219 (talk) 22:42, 30 October 2007 (UTC)
