Re: 3 questions/

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Hi ,

Ativan is definetly on the list of bad drugs for LBD.

One of the alternatives to Ativan is Seroquel,

although some have a hard time tolerating it. I know

there are other medications too that you will probably

hear about, but Ativan is one of the worst for LBD.

About the nausea, my husband also frequently says he

is nauseated, he doesn't actually vomit though, but he

complains alot. That issue has been brought up on this

site before and there were all kinds of responses

like; chew pepperment gum or smell pepperment extract.

I think someone said that ginger also worked. If I can

find the post I'll send it to you. I know, when my

husband chews peppermint gum, his nausea seems to

disappear, but I have to watch his gum, because he

will take it out and throw it on the floor or place it

anywhere.

Take Care.....Jan

--- yigabiss wrote:

> Hello All,

> I need information, please.

> 1 - Mum is on oxybutynin, in patch form, for bladder

> control that

> predates but is made worse by LBD. I believe that

> this is the same as

> Detrol? She was told this would have an effect on

> her 'memory'.

> Why is this a no-no drug and is there an

> alternative?

> Mum's urologist said the only solution is for Mum to

> go to the

> bathroom every 2 hours but... you all know how it

> is!

>

> 2 - Almost every morning Mum wakes up feeling

> nauseated. It usually

> passes if she eats breakfast but some mornings she

> won't eat. We are

> trying domperidone in case it is a motility problem.

> Is this a common

> problem?

>

> 3 - What is the alternative to ativan?

> Mum's drug list:

> Adalat for BP

> Eltroxin for thyroid

> Domperidone am and pm

> Oxybutynin

> Ativan .5 as needed for the 'Antsies'.

> Thanks for any comments!

>

>

>

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