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Re: caregiver concerns

Posted by xjs7 on November 10, 2002, at 19:21:03

In reply to caregiver concerns, posted by laurie66 on November 10, 2002, at 15:40:59

Hi Laurie,

I am sorry your husband is having a difficult time.

First of all, why is he on Risperdal--does he have any psychotic symptoms or mania?

I also take benztropine [Cogentin] to treat extrapyrimidal symptoms, such as muscle stiffness. I only take 2mg/day and do not have any side effects from it. Not being able to hold a conversation sounds like a very serious side effect. I think you (or he) should talk to his doctor about it. If Risperdal causes side effects at only 2mg/day, perhaps a trial of another antipsychotic agent would be in order.

I hope this helps.

xjs7



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