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Starting on Namenda. What side effects should I look for?

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I'm having poblems with high blood pressure, any advice?

Comment by JoAnn29

My mother (see the Doppelganger thread in the Alzheimer's category) is now taking her meds. There are dosage and potency issues. Any advice?

Comment by Dougiemonty1

Lewy Body Dementia and medication; am I wrong for wanting him to stay on the risperidone and maybe have a better quality of life even if it means a shorter life?

Comment by jeannegibbs

Tricks for nighttime meds?

Comment by HolidayEnd

How to minimize vomiting while taking Chantix?

Comment by 898luvmymom

How can I get the pain medication my mother needs?

Comment by findthehumor

Mom's dementia has progressed and she's having more and more difficulty swallowing. Any ideas?

Comment by Veronica91

Anyone stopped a "statin drug" on an elderly person and noticed an improvement in their mental status?

Comment by cdnreader

Male (87) starts having night terrors, after diagnosed with AFIB. Can it be the medicine?

Comment by mcattobe

Do antibiotics cause fatigue and lethargy? Yes and more.

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Dad hooked on Oxycodone for his neuropathy and gout/arthritic pain.

Comment by SD8073

Antidepressants... Are we beginning to see negative results in our elderly from taking brain altering drugs?

Comment by CaringKaren53

For all caregivers regarding prescription drugs

Comment by SueC1957

Laxative abuse.

Comment by cetude

My mother is not senile (yet), but we are having the hardest time making sure she takes the medications that her doctors prescribe.

Comment by moecam

I was reading the leaflet from the pharmacy about Seroquel.

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Comment by cwillie

The "blood-brain barrier" talk, and when to question it.

Comment by BarbBrooklyn

I think my bipolar mom stopped taking her meds, please help!

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