Alzhiemers
3 Topics FoundMy husband has been on lyrica almost two years. We thought it was wonderful as it let him live without pain.I did notice he couldn't find his words more and more frequently and his eye sight was getting worse but thought it all was due to age.Then about two weeks ago he became very confused and can't find things. The doc says he has altered mental status but not alzhiemers as it happened too fast. He has not had a stroke and has had many tests which showed him to be healthy. I am sure now that it is the lyrica.How long will the side effects last,does any body know. We see the doc tomorrow. I have cut back his dose but am afraid to stop it altogether till I see the doc. This has been a horrible experience for both of us. ## While I was taking this I could not go anywhere by mysel...
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I was diagnosed by two different physciatrists with severe ADD. I lose thing, I can't rememer dates, appointments, times, names. I am thinking maybe long acting Ritalin would help me more. I am 54 and it is like I am losing my job skills, I have had MRI's of the brain which are normal. I told the nurse if this is Alzhiemers, I am going to kill myself. Can anyone give me any feedback? ## I have the same exact thing you are talking about. It is not alzheimers. I am 56 and it is severe ADD. I also Have bipolar. I am also taking adderall 30 mg. I just started it. I just lost my job because they said I can't remember things. I have had several memory tests. ## Hi, I'm 64 years old and only started taking adderal 2 years ago. If I don't take it I could sleep 20 day and fee...
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A friend's 93 year old mother was prescribed Stalopam 5 for depression Can she also take Aricept 5 which is prescribed for arresting Alzhiemers
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