Question 1

Do I need to upload a prescription to order Rivastigmine online?

Accepted Answer

To proceed with your Rivastigmine order online, we do require a valid prescription. This is to maintain compliance with healthcare regulations and prioritize your safety.

Question 2

Can I price match my Rivastigmine order?

Accepted Answer

We are happy to match prices for Rivastigmine. Simply share the competitor’s pricing via link or screenshot. Please note that approved price matches cannot be used alongside other discounts or promotions

Question 3

Can I request a Rivastigmine alternative not listed on your website?

Accepted Answer

If you need a Rivastigmine alternative that is not listed on the Polar Bear Meds website, please contact us by phone or through our chat feature. We’ll verify availability with our partner pharmacies and assist you further.

Question 4

Is Rivastigmine cholinergic or anticholinergic?

Accepted Answer

Rivastigmine is a cholinergic agent, specifically a parasympathomimetic, used to treat mild to moderate dementia in Alzheimer's disease. It works as a cholinesterase inhibitor, targeting both butyrylcholinesterase and acetylcholinesterase.

Question 5

Does Rivastigmine affect sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Rivastigmine can affect sleep, particularly REM sleep. Studies suggest that it significantly reduces REM (rapid eye movement) latency, especially in elderly patients, due to its acetylcholinesterase-inhibiting effects.

Question 6

Does Rivastigmine improve memory?

Accepted Answer

Rivastigmine is used to manage dementia-related memory loss in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. While it may help improve or stabilize memory symptoms, it does not cure or stop disease progression.

Question 7

Does Rivastigmine affect the heart?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Rivastigmine may affect heart function because cholinesterases are also present in cardiac tissue. Its inhibition of these enzymes could potentially lead to adverse cardiac effects.

Question 8

Does Rivastigmine help anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Rivastigmine may help improve mood and behavioral symptoms, including anxiety, in some patients with dementia, though its primary use is for cognitive symptoms rather than as an anxiety treatment.

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