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Suggest Medicine For Alzheimer S Disease

My husband has stage 5 Alzheimers disease, has recently been put in a nursing home, they re talking about putting him on something for his aggressive physical behavior at times. What med would be of the most benefit to him that would not have a multitude of side effects. He does take Norvasc for blood pressure, aspirin 81mgs., Zocor 10mg. and his new meds are Aricept, Namenda, both are 5mg., each, (He also is on miralax 17gr. Your response will be greatly appreciated. He is 70 yrs of age.
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
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I am sorry for the symptoms that your husband is suffering
It is nessesary that a antipsychotic is added to his therapy
In my opinion olanzapine is a good choise
Hope my answer will help
Regards
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Suggest Medicine For Alzheimer S Disease

Dear I am sorry for the symptoms that your husband is suffering It is nessesary that a antipsychotic is added to his therapy In my opinion olanzapine is a good choise Hope my answer will help Regards