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Weeki Wachee, FL

My father went to see his primary(who he has seen for over 50 years). We told him the valium 3xs daily isnt working for my dads anxiety and we need something new. He spent less then 1 minute in the room and prescribed Xanax 2xs daily, and Ativan 1x nightly. Since on the meds(1 week today) he mood s have changed for the better but he is delusional. All he talks about is a lawsuit he won and how we are billionaires.(did not happen though). Every day he starts off by saying reporters will be at his… read more

June 22, 2019
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Members rallied around someone navigating the challenging process of finding the right medication for their father's anxiety and delusions,... Read more

Members rallied around someone navigating the challenging process of finding the right medication for their father's anxiety and delusions, with several experienced caregivers recommending Seroquel or Risperdal as effective options for managing agitation and delusional behavior in dementia patients. Many members emphasized the importance of working with a neurologist who specializes in Alzheimer's, introducing only one medication at a time to monitor side effects, and ruling out urinary tract infections which can mimic dementia symptoms. A recurring theme was the vital role of advocacy, with members sharing encouragement to challenge inadequate care, monitor facilities closely, and persist until proper treatment is found, especially after the original poster described a harrowing experience with a behavioral health facility that failed to communicate or provide basic care.

A myALZteam Member

Bless your heart! Yes, everyone should monitor the facilities their loved ones live in! As a retired RN, I see absolutely no reason for your treatment by doc and staff! Just outrageous. I agree on one drug at a time....enables assessment of side effects. Also sounds like your father really needs Memory Unit care. Usually staff are better trained to understand and handle behavior. Looks like the one he was in was a definite exception! You will need to visit various facilities before placement. In my prayers!

July 8, 2019
A myALZteam Member

so as of today he is being weaned of Xanax and put on Seroquel, not both..Just starting off with 1 so we can monitor side effects.
Thanks everyone for your help

June 25, 2019
A myALZteam Member

My husband is also sundowning.....sees a man, once helping me daily and then sitting next to him while he snoozed. I just reply I didn't see him and tried to divert attention which usually works. Sure can't argue or try to challenge delusion!

June 27, 2019
A myALZteam Member

That’s good because a UTI could produce the same symptoms! My thoughts are with you and hopefully this will work out for the best. Please keep us posted.

June 26, 2019
A myALZteam Member

I’m sure they will get him started on the proper drugs and straighten things out. Was he ever checked for a UTI (urinary tract infection)?

June 26, 2019

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