rivastigmine

Frequently asked questions

What does Rivastigmine treat?

Rivastigmine (Rivastigmine) may be used to treat alzheimer disease, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Rivastigmine work?

Rivastigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Cholinesterase inhibitors block the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine, a chemical messenger nerves use to communicate. By letting acetylcholine build up and act longer, they can help preserve memory and thinking in Alzheimer's disease, where this messenger runs low.

How is Rivastigmine rated?

pharmaranks gives Rivastigmine a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Rivastigmine cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $6.05 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Donepezil Hydrochloride — about $1.43 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Rivastigmine?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Rivastigmine. To pay less, Rivastigmine is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Rivastigmine?

Rivastigmine is marketed by Alvogen. You can see Alvogen's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Rivastigmine a brand-name or generic drug?

Rivastigmine is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Rivastigmine. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Rivastigmine available over the counter?

No. Rivastigmine is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Rivastigmine come in?

Rivastigmine is currently marketed as patch and patch, extended release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Rivastigmine?

Rivastigmine is classified as cholinesterase inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Rivastigmine FDA-registered?

Rivastigmine is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA204403. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Rivastigmine been recalled by the FDA?

Rivastigmine has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Rivastigmine safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Rivastigmine a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.