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Dementia Questions

Related terms: Chronic Brain Syndrome, DLB, Memory Loss

Displaying 32 questions associated with Dementia.

What is piracetam used for?

Does Zetia (ezetimibe) cause memory loss?

Can Gemtesa cause dementia?

How does Aricept work?

How does Namenda work?

What is the effect on the brain of long-term use of Effexor?

Does long-term use of Effexor lead to memory loss, brain damage and/or dementia? I know it inhibits platelet aggregation and leads to bleeding and severe bruising resulting from a very slight impact. As I am aged 66 years, I am concerned that continued use of Effexor may hasten dementia and memory... read more

Difficulties concentrating/memory loss on clonazepam?

I am having difficulties concentrating and have short-term memory loss (for a few seconds or minutes) with Clonazepam. Have been taking it for 4 months now. 1.5 mg a day. I have noticed that memory loss gets worse with increased anxiety. I am also on 50 mg of Prozac per day. Anyone out there with... read more

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 this issue.

How does Tramadol affect older people with dementia?

Can quetiapine affect your taste?

my mother is 89yrs has dementia is on quitiapine 25mg. 1tb morning 1 afternoon 2 bedtime can this pill leave an after taste in her mouth as she is saying everything tastes horrible.

How long can a person live with dementia?

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

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 is bored, but nursing home activities do not interest her nor television. Can Trazodone help with all this along with helping her to sleep? She is... read more

I have been on Paxil over 23 years and am switching to Lexapro?

I was told Paxil is not good for older people due to increased risk of dementia. Decided to switch to Lexapro and tapered from 20mg Paxil down to 10mg and slowly raised Lexapro to 10mg. Now feeling major anxiety in the mornings. I feel stuck. Is is okay to be on both?

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