My husband has been on both (generic brand) at a low dose for 4 years now and it has helped with slowing down his progression. I highly encourage getting a diagnosis early so the treating doctor can prescribe these. We are currently participating in a drug trial for Ozempic — there have been peripheral benefits from taking this drug for diabetes 2 — keeping my prayers going that this might be another approach to fighting AD.
Thanks for your story. My husband was diagnosed in 2020. We were told when viewing the MRI report, his Alzheimers had started quite some time ago. We chose not to start any Prescribed medication. So far, my husband declining has been slow. He just gave up driving about a month ago, his choice.
My husband has been on his since 2014 , he is now 86 at one time I asked about stopping it, and the add suggested no, we never know what benefits it helps. Vern would def be in the slow declining group as at 86 still walking without cane or walker , can still dress self, and feed self, and the hospice nurse evaluated him and said no, he wasn’t ready to be moved over to her. So I think it is good to keep on.
Medication cannot cure your loved one of Alzheimer’s Disease. However, there are many types of medication that can help reduce the symptoms of ALZ. For example, without Lorazepam (generic Ativan), my wife would be up hollering at the top of her voice every night. Also, without Leveteracetum (generic Kepra), my wife would have frequent seizures. Others on this site have reported that medication can help reduce a patient’s aggresive behavior.
I’ve wondered the same thing. On Tuesday his Neurologist said without his Memantine, 2x day, he would have progressed much quicker. Due to his bad kidneys he can only take 1/2 2 times a day. Still not convinced.