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Why somazina tablet and for whom ## The Medicine Somazina should be used for which type of patient? ## what are the side effects of the tablets somazina? ## My father has dementia. He is 84 yrs old and has been prescribed Somazina tablet (500 mg) twice daily for two months. What are the side effects? My farher can move around on his own, he is forgetful but can recognize people. His bladder contol is poor. ## If somazina and ganaton are stopped for 80 yrs old lady patient suffering frm multiple cerebral infracts ; now able to swallow food instead of tube feeding due to some finiancial inability what would be the effects started ? ## why are somazina tablet prescribed and what are its function(s)? ## I am suffering from cerebaral atrophy , Whether somazena tablets will cure the problem? ...

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My mother has been diagnosed with old age dementia. She has not been sleeping well for the past 6 week and neither have I. She seems to be fine but I am not as I have to work during the day. She is currently on no medication and has no high blood pressure or diabetes, She is actually very healthy. What can I give her to sleep at night.

My Dad has been taking 5m of Aricept for nine weeks now. Is there an automatic move to 10m or is it just if and when needed. We have been told both v ersions. ## Hello, Donna! How are you? It depends on his doctor, but in most cases it's done when needed. This medication may cause side effects, such s diarrhea, muscle cramps, nausea and insomnia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My 79 yr old father has just been prescribed Aricept medication to assist in slowing down his short term memory loss & cognitive impairment. However is a very fit and healthy person other than his memory issues and we are concerned that the side effects of Aricept will actually cause his physical health to suffer. How long do the side effects last? would you recommend the use of Aricept? ## Hello, Melissa! How is your dad doing? What are his opinions on it? If he's cognizant enough to be able to make his own decision on it, then it is only right to let him do so. Most side effects only last about 4 to 6 weeks, while someone's body is getting used to a medication. The common ones for Aricept may include nausea, diarrhea, anorexia and abdominal pain.

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Very small round Pill 311 one side m or W on the other side. what kind of pill is this? ## Hello, Doc! How are you? This tablet contains 5mgs of Donepezil, it is most commonly used to treat Alzheimer's Disease. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and anorexia. Is there anything else I can help with?

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He has mild AD and was given Cloraz Dipot at first for anexiety. Next appt. few days later gave him Donepezil . He wanted the anexiety pill but still has to take the donepezil before going to bed. ## How long would a side effect like dizziness last if someone was wrongly given 28 Donepezil tablets instead of their usual Montelukast asthma tablets, if they then had 14 of the correct tablets. Would the dizziness still be present? ## Hello, Marie! How is your husband doing? What instructions did his doctor provide? For the best results, he should follow their directions. Mark, you should consult your doctor to have things checked out and be certain that no harm has been done. How did the mix up occur?

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found two of these on my dresser and I can't identify them. ## Hello, Bill! How are you? There is a tablet that matches this description which contains 10mgs of Donepezil, more commonly known as Aricept and used to treat Alzheimer's. Does anyone in your family take it?

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Yellowish, beige almost gold pill. On one side it has a big 10 and the other has a capital G. Please help! ## This tablet contains 10mgs of Donepezil, the active ingredient in Aricept, which is most commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease. Learn more Aricept details here. Where was it found? ## People you really don not need to keep asking other people what kind A pill you have found if you are not sure always talk to a doctors office or better yet call the poison control center tell them the kind of pill you have and. They will tell you exact Y what it is without any questions asked ..I have had to do that severa Times because my pharmacists gave me the wrong prescription and they are only human-also so the best thing to do is call the poison control center......

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I have heard that in some friends that as per the news paper articles published recently ANXIT has been banned i India. Honestly I have not personally read these articles, but one of the people who gave this information about the articles is my own elder sister who had earlier consulted a doctor who had prescribed Anxit for my Dad. Now the same sister advised us to STOP ANXIT as she had personally read the news about banning of ANXIT. Please advice whether this drug is safe for Dementia and Alzheimer Disease patients. ## I am based in India. My father - who is 85 years old - is suffering from partial Paralysis, Blood Clots in His Brain, Alzheimer Disease and bouts with Anger, Frustration Bouts of Anxiety mixed (due to his immobility- paralysis) with symptoms of mild Lunacy. He was presc...

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Does huperzia really make a difference in improving memory? ## Hi, Lynn! How are you? This is just an over the counter supplement, so no those claims have not been proven. If you search you'll find anecdotal evidence that is split about 50-50, some people claim it works great, but there are just as many who say it doesn't. Has it been recommended for you? ## No one recommended it, but I've read Dr. Braverman's books and am interested in feeding my brain the food chemicals it needs to operate optimally. (I had a small stroke in 2011 and am currently taking ginkgo biloba.) Have just ordered a bunch of brain sups like huperzine A and will try one at a time to monitor effects. Thanks for your reply. :) lynn

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I heard that recently Anxit 0.5 mg ( manufacturer - Micro Labs Ltd ) has been banned. Is this true? My father (85 years old) suffering from partial Alzheimer's disease and paralysis and Anxiety disorders was prescribed Anxit. But now this news in the Newspapers has got me worried. Please clarify if this a safe drug or has been banned in India ## Is usage of Valium 5 mg for sleep risky? Mt father (85 year old) had problems sleeping and a friendly doctor suggested we give him Valium 5 mg for sleeplessness. No formal Prescription was given but this tablet is occasionally available from some Pharmacists over the counter. I wish to check on the safety of this medicine. Regards Vinod

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Message: I found in my boyfriends pants while washing clothes.i asked where he got it from he said a friend if his.what is it??? ## Hi, Star! How are you? Memantine is a medication that's actually used to treat Alzheimer's Disease, it can help with dementia. Side effects may include nausea, confusion, dizziness and headache. Learn more Namenda details here.

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she has alzheimers and has chewed her metroprol 25mg pill. just want to make sure she will be okay ## Hi, Evelyn! Yes, as long as it's not a time released formulation, which would be denoted by something on the label such as SR, XR, ER or something similar, there's no real harm in it. The worst thing about it is that it will really taste terrible. :-) Learn more Metoprolol details here. You may want to double check anything she takes and see if they are time released or not, as that could be a danger if she chews them up, since she may get too much of the medication at once. Is there anything else I can help with?

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what kind of medication is Ancept ## Hello, Are you referring to Aricept (Donepezil)? If so, it is classified as a centrally acting reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor which is most commonly used for the palliative treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease. Common side effects include gastrointestinal upset. It has an oral bioavailability of 100% and easily crosses the blood-brain barrier. Because it has a half-life of about 70 hours, it can be taken once a day. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Aricept Details I hope this info helps!

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My father 78 years age is suffering from parkinson & it is in a quite an advanced stage. Earlier it was deteriorating but was fine going to markets etc. Just 4 months back had orthostatic hypotenstion his pressure is falling drastically when he is standing up and then after waling for just a minute or so he starts shaking vigorously. We have shown to 3 neurologist given some medicine but still no improvement as such. Moreover he is having dementia was talking irrelevant things but still we were managing but now for the past two days he is just sleeping for atleast 18-20 hrs a day. He is taking very less food and whatever he is taking he is keeping inside his mouth and not swallowing. It is painful to see. I will jolt down the medicines he is taking-Syndopa 275 (1/2 tab 4 Times), Rop...

## I would like to hear from users of Avicept ## The medication is actually called Aricept and it's used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer's, though it and most others haven't been shown to slow the progression, it can just relieve some symptoms to make people more comfortable. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and flatulence. Are there any comments or questions?

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## I think the medication being asked about was actually Aricept, which is most commonly used for the palliative treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease. You can learn more Aricept details here. The most common side effects may include nausea, stomach pain and bloating. Are there any questions or comments? Is there anything I can help with?

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dementia ## I was told by a friend that nomenda helped her father who has Alzheimer's type dementia. My husband has dementia plus other problems and I would like to know if this medication might help him. His dementia has recently worsened and anything that might help would be worth a try. ## Nomenda contains the active ingredient Memantine, it is approved to treat Alzheimer's Disease. Learn more Nomenda details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, confusion and drowsiness. I am not sure how much it would help with dementia, since the rate at which is helps Alzheimer's is even listed as just helping moderately. Does anyone else know more?

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Are these safe to take together. Have had sore burning feet,stiff muscles ,high temperatures and terrible headaches. ## My findings state that there are potentially unsafe interactions that apply to Lexamil & Trazodone. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "Talk to your doctor before using lexamil (escitalopram) together with trazodone. Combining these medications can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. You should contact your doc...

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I hear in the TV this morning that CV pharmacy give the medication MP20 by mistake this medicine supposed to be good for cancer I am presently taking as a dietary supplement Alza NAC MP20 ## Hi Abby, Based on my research, the pill with the imprint "MP 20" is Ergoloid mesylates (1 mg), also referred to as Alz-Nac tablets. Ergoloid mesylates belongs to the drug class "miscellaneous central nervous system agents." It is used to treat Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and Arteriosclerotic dementia. I haven't read or heard anything stating that it is used for Cancer. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Ergoloid+Mesylates Details If you have any more questions or information to add, please post back!

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