Alzheimers Medication

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Alzheimer's disease (AD), also known in medical literature as Alzheimer disease, is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. It was first described by German psychiatrist and neuropathologist Alois Alzheimer in 1906 and was named after him.[1] Most often, AD is diagnosed in people over 65years of age,[2] although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer's can occur much earlier. In 2006, there were 26.6 ...

My husband has Alzheimers and became combative at the Memory Care Facility where he lives. They sent him to the hospital which sent him spiraling down to probably late stage ALZ now. They kept him on lots of haldol for about 2 weeks. He couldn't walk anymore, didn't talk, couldn't feed himself and rarely opened his eyes. After trying other meds, they put him on Depakote. He remained there for another 2 weeks weaning off the Haldol and then went back to the facility. He was still in withdrawal and it took another month to get it all out of his system. But as soon as he returned they put him on Depakote only. 1000mg at night, now changed to 250 in the morning and 1000 at night. He is now awake, talking and no longer combative. He just gets agitated when they need to change his...

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has anyone tried somazine for alzheimers? my wife who has the problem has not had a prescription for it ## Hello, Lenhoppy! Sorry about your wife's condition. How is she doing? Somazine/Somazina contains the active ingredient Citicoline, which is a psychostimulant and nootropic agent, it's actually available over the counter in many countries and used as an alertness aid. Learn more Somazine details here. Some studies have shown that it helps with mental alertness and improves memory, so you may want to ask her doctor about it. Is there anything else I can help with? ## A rare known fact about kicking starting the brain back into gear sound strange, but ask a professional, tablets that are made for sleeping called zopiclone / zimovane

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I was diagnosed with EOD of the Alzheimers type in 2007, by mid 2010, I was so ill, I asked my Doctor for a shot of Adrenalin: after much procrastination, the Doctor prescribed Cymbalta 30 mg, a drug not directed at A/D, with the proviso that if I felt suicidal, I was to stop immediately......well the rest is history.....34 months later, and I have halted this horrible disease, and apart from feeling like a dog that has had distemper and survived, I am living a normal life once again......as of this current moment, 04-04-2013, ...I still take only 30 mg and feel as confident and as good as I did in 2003..........I do not know what I have found here, but it certainly warrants immediate research by an astute drug company.... ## Hi, Tony! Very glad that it has helped you so much. Cymbalta ...

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I take Cymbalta 30 mg for the Adrenalin, to treat and control My A/D which I was diagnosed with in 2007, I began taking it mid 2010, and today, 34 months later I am still alive and quite able to live a normal lifestyle once again ....so I now feel that my confidence in Adrenalin has been vindicated... Tony H. ## Hi Tony H, It's good to hear that Cymbalta has enhanced your quality of life! I know that there are mixed reviews when it comes to this medication and many similar medications, so I'm sure that many people who are just starting out with Cymbalta will be glad to hear about your experience. Here is a link to a thread where a couple others users speak about their positive experiences with Cymbalta: Discuss/Cymbalta-is-the-best-244771.htm You can learn more about this drug o...

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My mother-in-law has dementia and has been prescribed Brintellix as one of her meds. Can this help with the dementia / alzheimers? Thank you, Pam ## Hi Pam, Sorry to hear about your mother in law. Trintellix (formerly called Brintellix, active ingredient Vortioxetine)[1] is indicated for major depressive disorder, although there have been studies conducted which indicate that it may also treat cognitive dysfunction in those patients too [2]. May I ask what other meds she has been prescribed? I wonder if this is part of her treatment because of its effects as an antidepressant / cognitive treatment? Ref: [1] [2]

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I would like to know how to obtain one of these care packages to help my family have a better understanding about the dementia process. ## i am suffering from AZ since two years back . Ineed the package for some relief ## I would like info for me & my family. My mom (91) & Aunt (95) have it, they are sisters. Could be frustrating at times. ## Unfortunately, the only information package I'm finding is for medical professionals training to care for patients with Alzheimers. Howver, the Alzheimer's Association website has a lot of information available for caregivers, and patients suffering from it. So, please check out this resource. Most doctors will also have information available to help you, such as tracts, and online resources. Does anyone else know of any information...

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I am a caregiver for a 79 year old female and watching her decline really stresses me out. I wished to god I could help her. I recently heard about h-86 that could possibly help her with alzhelmers. Is there any truth to this? ## Hi George, Sorry to hear about your situation. I just wanted to point out that H-86 (by Health Sciences Institute) is widely thought to be a scam; as are other products by HSI. There are other discussion threads here that describe various experiences with HSI, many disappointed with their misleading marketing tactics... Secondly, H-86 is touted as a cancer cure. I have yet to see anything relating it to alzheimers... Thirdly, H-86 is a fictitious name for "fermented wheat germ extract" - also being branded under the name "Avemar" - which has act...

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alzheimers ## what are the uses and side effects of theraquil? ## I think you are talking about the drug Seroquel (active ingredient Quetiapine). This medication is indicated for a number of conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and alzheimer's. "The most common side-effect of quetiapine is somnolence. Other common side-effects include: sluggishness, fatigue, dry mouth, sore throat, dizziness, abdominal pain, constipation, upset stomach, orthostatic hypotension, inflammation or swelling of the sinuses or pharynx, blurred vision, increased appetite, and weight gain. Uncommon side effects include bruises and disturbance in speech and language. Mouth ulcers are a rare side effect. Very rare side effects reported were rapid swelling of the skin around the eyes, whic...

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My husband has been on exelon patch for about three years but his alzheimers is progressing faster at this point I think moving into the severe stage. This medication costs us over $400 per month and that's with our insurance paying for part of it. Our income is going down and we cannot afford for him to take this any longer. Can you safely quit cold turkey, should you cut the patches in half for a month or two. Surely someone has had this problem. What kinds of reactions can we expect to see if he no longer uses the exelon patch? ## Kathleen there are numerous pharmaceutical companies who will give you your medications for free due to financial hardships. Goto the website for the company who makes the medication in question and search for financial hardship or how to get said medic...

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Kindly let me know for which purpose this tablet is used. Is it having side effects or not ? ## All medications can possibly cause side effects, even over the counter items. Donep contains the active ingredient Donepezil, marketed in the U.S. under the trade name Aricept. It is commonly used to treat Alzheimers and to increase mental alertness. The listed side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite and problems sleeping. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## is donep 5 and donep 10 give together. and it is asleeping pil.

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EXELON PATCH RESULTS ## What is Excelon and what are the side effects? ## The Exelon patch contains the active ingredient Rivastigamine, it is use to treat dementia associated with Alzheimers and Parkinson's Disease. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea and vomiting. You can read more about this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Are there withdrawal symptoms to be aware of in stopping the exelon patch cold turkey. It has been an awful experience and we decided to stop it over the weekend. ## my mother was put on exelon. tolerated the lower dose, placed on higher patch dose. she has gotten worse over the course of several weeks...while i don't believe she has alzheimers and was not diagnosed with it, it now seems the wrong "drug&#...

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Please let me know what are the side effects after giving cognix syrup. ## I am not certain this is what you are asking about, the Cognex I am finding listed contains Tacrine and is used to treat Alzheimers and dementia. Its side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, sweating and salivation. Is this the correct medication?

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antidepressent ## I'm looking for info on Cynbolta. It is being considered for my mother -- 80 years old and seriously depressed. She also suffers from Alzheimers and Parkinsons. Other antidepressants (eg:Paxil) have proved inneffective and havae had serious gastro-intestinal side effects. Does anyone have an experiences regarding this drug that can be shared? ## Were you referring to the medication Cymbalta? it contains the active ingredient Duloxetine, and is used to treat depression, as well as anxiety. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood changes, and weight changes. It didn't work for me, or for my husband, but there is no way to say how it might work for someone else. Has she started it, yet?

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I am 17 years and took Dormonoct for 4 months to help me sleep and then stopped. I am experiencing short-term memory loss ever since I've stopped and now I'm worried that I might get Alzheimers disease at my age now...please help me? Will I ever get back to normal? ## Hello, Roxy! How are you doing? Has there been any change? These medications can cause that in some people, during and after taking them, according to the NIH, along with mood swings and headaches. How long has it been since you stopped taking it? Are you on any other medications? Did you taper off of it, or stop abruptly? ## Hello Verwon, thanks for coming back to me...I'm doing a bit better although I still forget a few things. I've been off them now for nearly 4 months. I tapered off them. When I started...

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she has alzheimers and has chewed her metroprol 25mg pill. just want to make sure she will be okay ## Hi, Evelyn! Yes, as long as it's not a time released formulation, which would be denoted by something on the label such as SR, XR, ER or something similar, there's no real harm in it. The worst thing about it is that it will really taste terrible. :-) Learn more Metoprolol details here. You may want to double check anything she takes and see if they are time released or not, as that could be a danger if she chews them up, since she may get too much of the medication at once. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have founf some pills that are white round. They are scored and they have a 0636 on one side. My mom has alzheimers and they are perscribed to her but I dont know what they are or even where thay came from please help ## what is 0630 ## what is 0636 ## These are, and I'm positive about this, Endocet a generic form of Percocet-I get these Px to me and my drug company will only buy generic so this is what I get. ## That ID is correct, 0636 contains 325mgs of Acetaminophen and 5mgs of Oxycodone, a generic for Percocet, this is a narcotic pain reliever. Common side effects include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. You can read more on this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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Two prominent doctors (Drs. Knoll and Kahlsa) reportedly prescribe this drug as a cure of Parkinson's and as preventative for both Parkinsons and Alzheimers. No significant side effects. Is it possible that a possible cure is being withheld from the general public because no one can come up with the several hundred thousand dollars required to conduct FDA required trials? What a shame, if true. I have been taking deprenyl for 20 years and so far am free of both diseases. Do you have any experience or knowledge of this drug? Thanks. d j. sekin ## i forgot to give my emails ## I don't think you can say it is being withheld from the public, since it is an FDA approved medication in the US and the approved uses include early stage Parkinson's, depresssion and Senile Dementia. It...

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My mother who is aged 80 is advised to use COGNIX PLUS tablets every day. Is it a safe drug ? Actually she was adivsed to take this as she was fallen down due to giddiness. ## Cognex contains the active ingredient Tacrine, it is used to treat Alzheimers and other cognitive issues. As to its safety, I do not know, since it is not used in the U.S. and the information I can find on it is limited. Have you tried asking her doctor for more details? ## my father aged 89 years was advised to take Cognix Plus since he had a problem with vertigo and later it was suspected to be Tinnitus. He has been taking the medication for the past 2 years. Is it safe to continue its usage. 2 capsules are being taken daily, one each in the morning and night after food. ## what are the side effects of COGNIX PL...

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high blood pressure ## MY MOTHER 96 GETTING ALL THESE PILLS AND ONLY 97LBS WHAT ARE THEY FOR FUROSEMIDE TAB 20MG --METOPROLOL TAB 100 MG -- LISINOPRIL TAB 20MG ---HYDROCO/APAP TAB 5-325MG --LEVOTHYROXIN TAB 100MG==ARICEPT TAB 10MG --- RISPERIDONE TAB 0.25MG SHE IS NOT EATING MUCH AND SLEEPING TOOMUCH SHE HAS ALZHEIMERS BUT KNOWS WHO I AM AT ALL TIMES SHE IS GETTING FORGETFULL AND GOING INTO OTHER PEOPLES BEDS MY BIG PROBLYM IS HER NOT EATING THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP SHE IS IN A NURSEING HOME BUT MUCH INFORMATION IS NOT GIVEN ME ## Joan, I am going to make several posts here on these various medications, to help you as much as I can. Furosemide is a diuretic, it is used to help reduce the amount of water and sodium in the body, it can help treat conditions such as high blood pressure and c...

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