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Is Rexulti an Option?

Daughter of a Marine
Daughter of a Marine Member Posts: 73
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Hello Friends, I'm so sorry you have need to be here but I am so very grateful for your input. I recently posted concerns regarding my DH's combativeness and aggressiveness with showers and getting undressed for bed. It's become a significant issue and Rexulti has been recommended. Wondering whether you may have thoughts and/or experience with this medication? Thank you in advance for any insights.

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  • Melrob1
    Melrob1 Member Posts: 7
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    My late stage husband does better on it. Having said that, I'm told that it can also increase the patients mortality so you have to consider that. Is that a week, a month, a year, 2 years, 4 years? NO ONE can answer that . It's just something the Dr warns you about in advance and in fact some insurances won't cover it. I chose to give it to my DH. ANd it has helped. It does make him sleep more, so be aware of that. I chose quality over quantity, however long that is. It's been 6 months, in case you're wondering. Good luck. Is a very personal decision.

  • BPS
    BPS Member Posts: 334
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    I have a 38 year old daughter that is bipolar and she takes Rexulti. It has made a big difference, She was having delusions hallucination and getting violent. She much better with the Rexulti. I don't know how it works with dementia.

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DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
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