A group to discuss experiences and effects of antipsychotic medications prescribed for Alzheimer’s and dementia, mainly Risperidone and Seroquel.
First time posting. My 76-year-old wife of almost 57 years has Moderate Alzheimer's. Currently in a Geriatric Behavioral Hospital to address her aggression and paranoia. They are modifying her medication, and they almost discharged her to our home, but she had a meltdown. This may have been due to anxiety. My daughter and…
This drug has helped tremendously with MIL. Behavior wise only. She's always been high strung. Agitation is another issue we're using haldon for. But as time goes by it becomes less effective. Later stage 6 7 maybe. We do get about 4 hrs peace with trazadone at night. Keep reading, this site has been such a blessing to me…
Hello, My 93 yr aunt lives in another state (NY) with her son. She has been having frightening hallucinations lately that she describes by phone. My cousin has been trying to get appointments that get scheduled months away. Is there some action that can be taken to get her seen sooner? I was going to tell my cousin to take…
Hi there new to the group. I will try to keep this as brief as possible. My parents are both 86 years old. My dad has dementia/Alzheimer’s. He was given this medication because every time my mother goes to bingo which my siblings and I babysit him he believes that she is cheating on him and she’s leaving him and never…
I am caregiver since 2016 for my DW who has dementia with anosognosia. Recently dw has been making negative comments when we are out in public, and I am not sure if I should limit those opportunities or try to find some medications. I did contact her PP and she is looking into it. I know my dw is opposed to medication and…
Good morning (I hope) - Caregiver for my SIL who has diagnose of Bipolar DO with Dementia. I am her full time live in caregiver. She takes Seroquel and Depakote DR. No medication for dementia as it has reverse action, increases her anxiety. I just need a place to talk and exchange experiences as they happen. Hopefully…
