pamzimmrrt Asked November 2013
We recently started Dad on Namenda. First 10 days were great! Now he is like a zombie. Is there a middle ground?
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He likes to do things, and he still will if we give him chores, etc. Otherwise he sits and stares, or reads a catalogue for hours. Is there any middle ground between things? He is on the new once a day dose, and 10 mg aricept.
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Countrymouse Nov 2013
How is your father's kidney function? Just wondering, if it's not 100%, and seeing as he was fine on Namenda to begin with, if there's maybe a build-up going on? I should call your family doctor and ask.
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pamzimmrrt Nov 2013
Good advice we see his Dr next week. Today he was back to "normal", busy and talking again. Maybe it was just another blip on the road?
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pamstegma Nov 2013
Blips should not be overlooked. Talk with the MD and do frequent bloodwork.
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Countrymouse Nov 2013
Good! Glad he's feeling better, and anyone's entitled to the odd off day; but I agree with PS - keep a close watch.
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