Re: Detrol- anyone have experience

[Guest guest]

I found a recent comment regarding Detrol on the CaringSpouses site.

A new member had asked about it and this is what a long-time CS

replied....

" Detrol and ditropan have been discussed here. No neurologist familiar

with LBD would recommend either. They add to confusion " .

Sounds like what's happening to your mother.

Jim

> Does anyone have experience using small does of detrol (2mg) with LBD?

> Mom seems to be worse on the days she takes it, but I wonder if it

is > just part of her " in " & " out " stuff.

[Guest guest]

My Mom doesnt have LBD, so this is a little irrelevent, but she does

take Detrol....and IMHO it's a strange medication. Considering what

its for, does it make any sense that it has a horrible side effect

of dry mouth and extreme thirst?????

> Does anyone have experience using small does of detrol (2mg) with

LBD?

> Mom seems to be worse on the days she takes it, but I wonder if it

is just part

> of her " in " & " out " stuff.

[Guest guest]

My mother got more confused when put on medication for nighttime

incontinence. We stopped it after a few days as the confusion and

hallucinations increased dramatically. I think that it is a no-no for

anyone with LBD.

Kath

Detrol- anyone have experience

> Does anyone have experience using small does of detrol (2mg) with LBD?

> Mom seems to be worse on the days she takes it, but I wonder if it is just

part

> of her " in " & " out " stuff.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Warshaw,

If I were in your shoes I would bring this up with your moms doctor and ask

him/her to try something else. This disease is hard enough without these

drugs adding to the pain.

Best of luck and please let me know how you make out.

Courage

Detrol- anyone have experience

>Does anyone have experience using small does of detrol (2mg) with LBD?

>Mom seems to be worse on the days she takes it, but I wonder if it is just

part

>of her " in " & " out " stuff.

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>Welcome to LBDcaregivers.

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