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Alzheimer's Disease Questions (Page 3)

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Displaying 36 questions associated with Alzheimer's Disease.

Caring for a Senior with Dementia

Tongue thrusting all the time?

I have a client on Depakote sprinkles, Zyprexa, Celexa, Donepezil and Memantine. I noticed yesterday that he keeps sticking his tongue out through his pursed lips. Is this some kind of tardive dyskinesia?

Can one cut a Bactrim in half to make it easier for my client to swallow in applesauce?

My elderly Alzheimer’s patient gets occasional UTIs and Bactrim, being a large pill is difficult for her to swallow. Is it safe to cut it in half and give the halves in applesauce? Or will it compromise the drug’s effectiveness?

Aricept side effects - gastro and fainting - what to do?

My Mom has been taking Namenda for a couple of yrs. We tried to add Exelon twice, but had to stop due to gastrointestinal problems. We're now trying 5 mg/day of Aricept and after one week is already experiencing diarrhea. Has anyone come up with a solution short of taking her off the Aricept? I... read more

What are side effect of Donepezil?

Have severe diarrhea with 5mg tablet taken at bedtime

What is the newest drug for Alzheimer’s?

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etanercept, Aricept, donepezil

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