Verwon Says:
Is Aricept Causing Stress In The Dementia Process?
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bga Says:
One professional suggested that the use of Aricept may be causing elevated stress for Mom (age 86) as she progresses through the stages of dementia. If we eliminate the Aricept, what changes could I expect?
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How long has she been taking it?
It's really difficult to say, most medications like this aren't studied for such effects, but most do cause some rebound, which means her symptoms may worsen for awhile. She may also have some withdrawal effects, such as nausea and diarrhea.
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Did you ask the doctor about this?
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