My husband has dementia and lives at home with me. He has been having a lot of delusions and paranoia. Any suggestions?

Nature girl my heart goes out to both and your husband.

It is so true how medications work so different on each dementia person. My Mom had similar symptoms as your husband with panic attacks. She tried several drugs and risperdone works wonders for her. So return to Dr let them know it's not working and try something else..

Good luck! If you can control several of his symptoms you can relax a little..

Thanks! My husband was evaluated at an Alzheimer's Center six months ago but his care has been administered by our Internist. We trust our MD completely but I'm thinking we should go back to the Neurologist at the Center for an updated evaluation - maybe she can pinpoint the right medication. He is off the Risparadone now.

Finding the right medication can be trial and error, because every patient reacts differently. Risperidone is for dopamine, serotonin, adrenergic and histamine receptor changes. But some patients need a norepinephrine inhibitor instead. For this reason, I am always more comfortable if there has been complete bloodwork and brain imaging done by a Neurologist who specializes in narrowing down what is causing the dementia. They are more likely to pick the right drug than the general practitioner. Your best bet is to let the MD know Risperidone is not working.