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How can I keep my mom committed to DR. prescriptions after first visit regarding dementia?
Asked by abu09
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5 days ago
My 86-year-old grandmother was put on Cardizem 240 and Seroquel 12.5 mg. She also takes Tylenol for pain.…
Asked by musiclover
6 Answers
Feb 2, 2012
My mother is talking to many pain pills. How do I get her to stop?
Asked by yes
7 Answers
Jan 30, 2012
How much morphine is too much?
Asked by kmeg111
3 Answers
Jan 24, 2012
How can you force an elderly parent to take their medication?
Asked by sbassir
5 Answers
Jan 14, 2012
What does one do when an elderly person decides they are going off a prescribed medication?
Asked by discouraged
Dec 28, 2011
Why is my mother refusing her medications?
Asked by anonymous14017
17 Answers
Dec 18, 2011
What is the likelihood of a medication causing a person to hear and see things that aren't there?
Asked by ellenlh
16 Answers
Dec 10, 2011
Why does the nursing home change my mothers medication?
Asked by wuvsicecream
Oct 21, 2011
What do I do when my step-sister is giving my mom Valium and now my mom thinks I’m bad?
Asked by tbd
Oct 7, 2011
Any recommendations on which prescription assistance program is the easiest to work with?
Asked by 1978
4 Answers
Sep 30, 2011
How do I determine whether or not my parents are receiving every possible prescription benefit?
Asked by Carol72156
Should we increase the dosage of mom's Zoloft to help with her symptoms of dementia?
Asked by gkerg
Aug 22, 2011
Has anyone had a bad experience with the drug Risperidone?
Asked by rgiisrobin
1 Answer
Aug 5, 2011
My husband was given a perception for generic Aricept last Thursday. On Sunday he was completely out of…
Asked by KariSue
35 Answers
What is the best way to assist an elder who needs help walking?
Asked by Eileensept
Jul 24, 2011
If my elderly father is sleeping 16 hours a day can this be the side effect of the medication he is on?
Asked by pvrwilson
Jul 21, 2011
My mother is experiencing delusions and paranoia but she will not take any medication for her symptoms.…
Asked by FamHaynes
11 Answers
Jul 10, 2011
Is there medicine out there that will help to improve memory?
Asked by mjforever
Jun 27, 2011
Has anyone heard of Sativex for cancer pain?
Asked by naheaton
Jun 22, 2011
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