Re: Re: Exelon Questions

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Thanks,

I thought it was for hallucinations which is why we tried her on it. No

wonder we aren't seeing an improvement (not in any other areas either). I

ll call the doctor about seroquel. I want these !@#$ things gone!

Gladys

-- Re: Exelon Questions

Gladys,

My Mother had good luck with Exelon, but it didn't seem to change her

hallucinations. What helped with her hallucinations and agitation was

Seroquel, but we had to work her up to a fairly high dose before it

really helped. Since Exelon is primarily a memory drug it's possible

that it won't help with the hallucinations. The Exelon really helped

my Mother's communications skills and memory.

I always tried to give a medication change 2 to 4 weeks before I

decided if the change helped or hurt. That way you can hopefully rule

out the normal fluctuations that occur with LBD.

Good Luck,

in Dallas

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> Hi, Folks!

>

> I'm here with more questions.....

>

> We started Mom on the lowest dose of the Exelon patch about a month

ago.

> The first week showed us dramatic improvements followed by a return to

> abnormal. So, after almost four weeks, a week ago, we started her on a

> higher dosage level (almost double). Since then, the hallucinations

have

> been horrible rather than better. She is upset not just by those people

> being there but by the horrible things they say to her and about her and

> other family members.

>

> Has anyone found that Exelon did not work for them? Can I expect an

> improvement around the corner and should we just hang in there? Has

anyone

> ever seen Exelon make things worse rather than better?

>

> If it didn't work for your loved one, what has gotten rid of the

> hallucinations. For my mother this has been the worst part because

these

> people " cause her all kinds of worry and anxiety.

>

> Thanks for always being there!

>

> Gladys

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