Rivastigmine used for?

What conditions is rivastigmine used to treat?

Rivastigmine is used for dementia related to Parkinson’s disease and for Alzheimer’s disease.

Is rivastigmine approved for Alzheimer’s disease too?

Yes. Rivastigmine is used to treat Alzheimer’s disease (symptoms of dementia).

How is it used in Parkinson’s disease dementia?

Rivastigmine is also used to treat dementia in people with Parkinson’s disease.

What form do patients typically take it in?

Rivastigmine is commonly prescribed as an oral medicine and also as a skin patch (for some patients).

Are there other uses besides dementia?

Based on the provided information, the approved uses are for dementia in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in Parkinson’s disease.