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Dad's AL charges huge fee if meds in bottles not in blister pack but Insurance won't pay. Why dictate when they use chart to mark dosage?
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Veronica91
Answered Jul 2013
Has anyone tried low dose Risperdal at night for elderly?
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Dustien
Answered Jul 2013
Our father sometimes does not sleep through the night but wanders. Care facilities we have looked at have all recommended Trazodone.
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BREN34748
Answered Jul 2013
Mom's been on Aricept and Namenda for about a year and a half. She's lost 20 pounds in the last year. Could this be the medications?
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Lynn Harrelson
Answered Jul 2013
I want to find an effective allergy medicine that will be safe for my Dad. Suggestions?
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glazgogirl
Answered Jul 2013
What are the most common side effects of medications prescribed for dementia?
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ferris1
Answered Jul 2013
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My 83 year old dad was put in the mental ward they put him on seroquel 25 mg 3times a day. Will he ever come out of sleep state?
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skinonna
Answered Jul 2013
Any advice on getting Mom to leave her medications in the kitchen so we can make sure she is taking it daily?
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homecare1
Answered Jun 2013
Drug interactions have given my mom hallucinations. We switched the meds. How long until they're gone (we're on 3rd day)?
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stacielee
Answered Jun 2013
I'm looking for forms that I can edit online to keep track of what medications my mom is taking and at what time she took what. Any guidance?
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Perseverance
Answered Jun 2013
How do I "morally" give my mom a prescribed anxiety/depression medication w/out her knowledge?
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vw9729
Answered Jun 2013
Is confusion a side affect of Sinemet?
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Lynn Harrelson
Answered Jun 2013
Anyone have success regulating mental illness meds when those they're caring for refuse?
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RUNDMC
Asked May 2013
Can antibiotics (Keflex and Septra) cause you to feel more hungry than usual?
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Reverseroles
Answered May 2013
Are there any programs where someone can stop in to administer medications at a reasonable rate?
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butterflygrl
Answered May 2013
Is it against the law to administer medication to residents in their rooms?
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JessieBelle
Answered May 2013
Mom doesn't recognize a picture of my older sister and brother,she thinks its her and my uncle. Could it be the Cymbalta?
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horserider
Answered May 2013
Is there a point that mom should stop taking her medications?
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Eyerishlass
Answered May 2013
Are there meds for my mom who has developed severe claustrophobia?
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Lynn Harrelson
Answered May 2013
Anyone had major improvements with antidepressant and dementia patients?
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twopupsmom
Answered May 2013
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