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Post by pjohnson on Jun 13, 2013 9:01:24 GMT -5
My experiance with these and my AD loved one, was that it made his symtems much worse.
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Post by alice on Jun 13, 2013 14:52:44 GMT -5
Thank you so much for sharing this with us pjohmson.
Those like you who have had personal experience is such a help to all who come here as a member of the board or as a visitor trying to find answers.
I am sorry your and your husband are or have experienced this terrible disease as part of your life..please let us know if we can help you in any way.
We are family here and care very much..alice
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Post by alice on Jul 24, 2014 15:36:45 GMT -5
www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/21/antipsychotic-dementia-children/2844419/www.choosingwisely.org/doctor-patient-lists/american-psychiatric-association/My husband was put on an antipsychotic med and he went into a rage and all his behaviors increased until taken slowly off of this med. Know what is happening to your loved one when a new med is introduced..keep a log of the changes in behaviors and general well being..take it with you to the doctor who is treating your loved one. Being on the right med can make a huge difference in your loved ones behaviors. My husband was then put on a very low dosage of Seroquel 12.5 mg at bedtime....that was all he needed. He started on 50 and I was able to get him to 12.5mg with his neurologist blessing, but I was with him 24/7. Remember no two people are alike and there are newer meds out there now. Do your research on any meds given to your loved one. I would suggest to ask to start at a lower dosage of any new med introduced..more can be added if necessary. Just a care givers thoughts.
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Post by alice on May 14, 2015 11:57:33 GMT -5
UP for our new members
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Post by alice on Aug 23, 2015 13:23:32 GMT -5
Up for new members
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I am no longer able to hold your hand my beloved but I cherish the remembrance of your hand in mine...and the wonderful person that touched so many lives with joy. : )