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Displaying 32 questions associated with Dementia.
What drugs help aggression in Alzheimer's patients?
My father (88) has mid-stage Alzheimers's and is taking Aricept. After a recent stay in the hospital he has become extremely argumentative and paranoid. My mother (81) wants to keep my father at home for as long as possible but the mood swings are getting more difficult to deal with. What drug... read more
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 doesn't know if it is coming or going with the multitude of drugs she is on.She already is on doxipan,for anxiety. This seroquel has made her worse and she needs to... read more
Zoloft and dimentia?
My dad has dementia and he has been on Zoloft for about 6-8 weeks on a low dose. He has had quite a change in his confusion in the last 3 weeks that has really taken a turn for the worse. Can the Zoloft be causing this.
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 was also on 500mg of Seroquel. I believe these drugs affected him adversely.
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 benzo's can cause dementia in older people. I am 65. I've been slowly trying to get off of it, but I miss my good night sleep! Has anyone else heard about... read more
How to get a 12.5 mg dose of Seroquel/quetiapine?
My mother has started taking Seroquel. The 25 mg tablet is too sedating for her and we'd like to cut the dose in half. The 25 mg tablets we're getting are not scored, and cutting them into even halves is tricky, even with a pill cutter. Other people have mentioned taking 12.5 mg. Are others able to... read more
Lexapro and Buspar - are they safe?
My doctor has prescribed Lexapro and buspirone for me. Has anyone taken these together? I've never been on any medications like these but my husband has dementia and I'm his only caregiver and I can't seem to sleep from not being able to turn my mind off and relax.Thanks!
Parkinson disease along with dementia?
Are any of you dealing with someone who has Parkinson’s?
Does Keppra cause hallucinations?
My husband is on Keppra for seizures after a stroke. He also has dementia and has been having hallucinations after being on this medication. Wondering if any others might have experienced "seeing things" as a side effect of the Keppra.