T:<medicine> - Alzheimer's	Q:Has anyone heard of <medicine> being prescribed to an Alzheimer's patient? Is this necessary if he is already taking <medicine> as well? Any advice would be so greatly appreciated. Sincerly,  <name>	A:<medicine> is NOT a good medication for anyone with Alzheimer's.  It can make them worse.  


A:Really,  because my father in law is being prescribed <medicine> (which I realize from much research is for Alzheimer's),  <medicine>,  and <medicine>. To me. and of course by no means am not a <professional_practitioner>. he seems to be over medicated. Within a <time_period> period (he is in a <institution>) he has lost control of everything. He can barely walk,  can not talk,  can not feed himself,  and has fallen <num> times. I am terribly perplexed and am not sure what to do next. Do you have a family member who has this disease? Thank you for your reply.  


A:I took <medicine> for <time_period>.  I have been on <medicine> the last <time_period>  The only anitdepressant I take is <medicine>, BUT I have <medicine> as a <professional_practitioner> (as needed)medication.  My Primary experimented with different meds with me, I got sick, losing <num> lbs in a very short time.  I realised then I needed a <professional_practitioner>, the Primary didn't know what he was doing.  He's a good <professional_practitioner>  BUT not for Alzheimer's.  I was a <professional_practitioner> for <time_period>.  I still know what's what, even after <time_period>. My <professional_practitioner> supports me with the way I take my meds. 


A:Are you diagnosed with Alzhemiers?


A:Yes I am.  I was diagnosed in <date>


A:<medicine> doens't work for all patients. For some patients can have the opposite efect.  But on the other hand,  for some patients is good. <medicine> can make the patient sleepy too. You need to talk to the <professional_practitioner>,  and maybe he needs to readjust the doses or stop one of them.  Good luck


A:<medicine> OR <medicine> NOT THE BEST FOR THE ELDERLY WITH ad IT CAN MAKE symptoms worse


A:I like <name> have worked with the Elderly for <time_period> until retirement . <medicine> is not indicated for AD patients but some <professional_practitioner> do RX it . I had my Mom taken off of it due to falling and aggitation . amongst other problems I believe caused by the <medicine> . 


A:<medicine> is usually RX for anxiety and stress. As We said ( <name> and I) NOT good for AD ppl


A:Any of the BENZO.  medications are not indecated for anyone with dementia or AD.  They can & will cause problems in the long haul.  Even the next <time_period> after taking them they can get out of hand.  


A:Thanks <name> I TOTALLY AGREE


A:That's funny. I am certainly not disagreeing with anyone here,  but I have worked in <institution> specifically with Alzheimer's patients for around <time_period>,  and <medicine> was the primary drug we would give them when they would become very confused,  combative,  and in any way irate. I guess it depends on the <professional_practitioner>,  and in many cases,  when working in the <institution>,  the residents seem to have the same <professional_practitioner>. at least in my case. So,  if I were first to answer this question,  I definately would have said I think <medicine> is a good drug for Alzheimer's patients,  as to me,  it's one of the only drugs I have seen used. Just wanted to add my <num> cents! 


A:Thanks for your post hunI have worked and owned a home where at the beginning YES <medicine> was pushed to much by the <professional_practitioner> . it became noticeable that the residents in my <institution> and <institution> I worked in that <medicine> would and could cause more combative and aggressive behaviour . After seeing this for more that <time_period> it became more of a ongoing battle with <professional_practitioner> and proving the theory BUT theory was proved and many ( not all ) . but majority were taken off <medicine> and put on another med . Depends on the person . IMHO.  Just my half cents worth.  


A:Funny how different things can actually be from <institution> to <institution>,  ya know?


A:I too worked over <time_period>.  im <institution>.  <institution> & <institution>.  Some <professional_practitioner> just don't get it.  Some even order <medicine>, OMG that's a nightmare. 


A:Funny that you mention <medicine>. that is another drug I am familiar with.  


A:<medicine> is a NIGHTMARE you are so right <name>I remember having being on it for not long and was a total zombie . sure nuff got off that . cannot imagine what it would do to our seniours with AD. 


A:I'm working in <institution> for the elderly and most of our residents are Alzheimers. Yes,  <medicine> (sometime <medicine>} and <medicine> (<medicine>) are usually prescribed with Alzheimers when they are agitated and combative. The reaction varies. Some become better and back,  some become even worse and there are those who become zombie,  it's really bad. The staff of the <institution> who usually take them to their <professional_practitioner>'s appointment usually complain that this resident is restless,  agitated,  combative and does not sleep at night,  then the <professional_practitioner> will prescribed this medication to calm them down and to keep them quiet. This usually happen when your loved one is in the <institution>. This is for their advantage,  It's better to have a resident who's quiet,  seated in the wheelchair the whole day, than a resident who wanders,  screaming and combative.  


A:I totally agree toi have them complacecent is one thing and not combative BUT research does show that <medicine> and <medicine> are not indicated for Alzheimers ppl. there are many other meds you mentioned <medicine> which I would choose over the <medicine> anytime I think it is a personal choice as well as seeing how loved ones react. being involved in their tx plan as well Take care <name>


A:<medicine> and <medicine> are psychotic medicine. <medicine> has less side effect than <medicine> but it's an expensive medicine.  <medicine> is an old medicine for anxiety and has horrible side effect. <medicine> is prescribed for anxiety, agitation,  restlessness and difficulty in breathing. That's why it is also given to <institution> to calm them and to relieve them in shortness of breathing. It is also prescribed for those who has sundown symdrome.  These are the medicine given with AD. <name> for memory retention,  and forthe earlystage of AD, they are given: <medicine>,  <medicine> or low dose of <medicine>. Usually it is accompanied by anti-deppressant medicine like <medicine>,  <medicine>,  <medicine>, <medicine>,  it depend to the needs of individual. And because Alzhiemers change their sleeping pattern,  they wander at night and sleep at day time they are given sleeping pills like <medicine>,  <medicine>,  <medicine>,  <medicine> or <medicine>. There's a lot of medicines regarding this disease but these are the most common prescribed. Some help but most of them not.  


A:I have made my point with the <medicine> and I guess it is up to each to do the same


A:<medicine> I have been taking for my Anxiety I have just come to the TOTAL conclusion is the cause for all my probs with my memory loss and I have STOPPED taking it with <professional_practitioner> in my TX plan . Just my opinion


A:I am off of an Alzheimer's diagnosed case,  because they refused to accept my observations while administering <medicine> to my patient. I am trained in the Field of Alzherimer's,  and am also <professional_practitioner>. Upon entering the situation in the <institution>,  I went directly to the medications that were prescribed to my new patient. I found conflicting drugs. <medicine>,  and <medicine>. <medicine> and <medicine>. the latter have very serious side effects when used in conjunction with each other.  I accompanied my patient,  and her family to her <professional_practitioner>. I explained my observations of the patient,  after taking <medicine> for agitation. She began to have tremors,  or what appeared to be restless legs. She had skin tears on her shins,  from her recent stay at a <institution> before coming home. She was on a regimen of anti-depressants,  blood pressure medication to keep the blood lowered. I assume their diagnoses of Alzheimer's was a Vascular Dementia.  Her <professional_practitioner> insisted on administering <medicine> for what they call  Sun-downing A catch all phrase. After approximately <time_period> of episodes of crying,  and other behaviors,  non stop. The <professional_caregiver> left immediately,  stating he couldn't bare to see her suffer.  ( He panicked and felt helpless). I helped her son take her to the Emergency ward of a nearby <institution>. Immediately after our arrival to ER,  she became very calm and lucid.  I described to the attending <professional_practitioner> my observations of my patient, while taking <medicine>. At approximately <time> in the morning,  the <professional_practitioner> ordered an injection of slow acting <medicine>,  the drug of choice for Alzheimer's. Within <time_period>,  my patient had severe tremors,  and the Cardiac Monitor showed her heart rhythm all over the charts. The decision to give her the <medicine>,  was supported by her family <professional_practitioner>  ,  as well as the ER <professional_practitioner> She was climbing out of bed,  off the walls and having a major Neuronal Glitch. I feel that once a <professional_practitioner> has diagnosed a patient with Alzheimer's,  he/she is given Carte Blanche to use this Patient as their own personal Guinea Pig. Finding an above board <professional_practitioner> is the most important factor.  One of the reasons for Conflict of Medication is the process of ordering and receiving them. Each time a <professional_practitioner> orders,  and then cancels a new drug,  it is up to the Caregiver/family,  to place the discontinued medication in a safe place. If a mail-order company is late in getting a medication to a patient,  and the <professional_practitioner> sends a Prescription to a Pharmacy,  then these <num> companies have no protocol for alerting the Caregiver of the conflict of medication. Not knowing the other is filling the conflicting Prescription.  It is up to the <professional_practitioner> to control the medication,  and to keep the family informed of all changes that conflict with each other. Hope this info. helps you in your decisions on Medication. This has to be the toughest job you can encounter in your life. Peace be with you.  


A:After being on many antidepressants some with no good results others with worse results I was put on <medicine>.  It was a life saver for me, but am now on the highest dose of it. <num>mg. 
