Results for 'Dementia Medicine'

Caring for a Senior with Dementia

How long can a person live with dementia?

once it starts to get worse and not better... how much longer do they have?

Depacote for Frontotemporal Dementia?

My husband was given 1000mg of Depacote for his Frontotemporal Dementia to stabilize his mood. Instead I saw negative behaviors in him . He... read more

How does Tramadol affect older people with dementia?

What the best medication is for dementia or alzheimers is? Is seroquel appropriate for sleeplessness

My father is unable to sleep at night and becomes very agitated. He has dementia. Seroquel or risperdol are either appropriate to help with... read more

Can lorazepam cause dementia?

I've been on lorazepam for about 15 years. I take .5mg every night for sleep and anxiety. Recently a friend of mine said that she read that... read more

Is amantadine normally prescribed for dementia?

Can Seroquel make dementia worse - How can we get her off this med?

My sister is on this drug. Doctors say she has dementia. I believe Seroquel has made her worse in... every aspect. Seriously, the body... read more

Is trazodone safe for elderly dementia patient? does it help with anxiety?

My mom is 96years old and in a wheelchair. She is very unhappy with her life in a nursing home. She has high anxiety and extreme nervous energy and... read more

Zostavax side effect in the prevention of dementia?

Could you comment on changes to the new drug Shingrix, that might eliminate the causal side benefit of reduced dementia probability?

What is the best drug combination for a 71 yr old with dementia and a personality disorder? She has?

... denied anything is wrong her entire life, but she definitely goes thru the manic/mania stages like bipolar disorder. We can't seem to find... read more