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angelarochon Asked July 2020

Looking for suggestions on how to get my husband to take Lexapor that was prescribed by the neurologist. He say he is fine but...

He says he is fine without it but I find that he is more agreeable and not so worried about making mistakes or criticizing me for something. He also when on the meds is more capable of taking on minor chores around the house also he still watches lots of old tv shows constantly. I presently am hiding it in his dinner food.

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sjplegacy Jul 2020
Why is he on Lexapro? Does he have severe anxiety issues or depression? Please Google lexapro and go to webmd to educate yourself about it. Having dementia does not mean he'll be on the drug forever. Lexapro is not a dementia drug. You have to watch for any side effects and inform his dr. if he shows signs of side effects.
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angelarochon Jul 2020
originally on Zoloft and had immediate sign effects so they took him off of it and we slowly introduced Lexapro. His issues were he was extremely agitated when he couldn't do something and got physically and emotionally abusive to anyone who was around him. This drug is keeping all of that at bay and he is the pleasant person he used to be even if he doesn't know how to read, tell time, or change to tv channel. We have a three year old grandson that adores playing with his grandfather of course this is all under supervision of a functioning adult. He is being monitored by two doctors from two different practices who effectively coordinate his meds and vitals. Yes I do know all about lexapro through webmd
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notgoodenough Jul 2020
My daughter was on Lexipro for a time. Just remember if there is a time when he has to come off it, you need to wean off slowly, otherwise there can be some pretty harsh withdrawl symptoms.
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angelarochon Jul 2020
He has dementia and he will probably never go off of it
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AlvaDeer Jul 2020
Hiding it in his dinner food is lovely. Whatever works. Do know that many of the things that Lexapro is supposed to HELP with (anxiety, et al) Lexapro can also CAUSE as a side effect. So monitor his affect as you go along. What works at first doesn't always keep working. Whatever food he loves, tuck it on in. It has been prescribed for him by his doctor and you have proof it works to make him feel better. With dementia he isn't the best judge necessarily. But, as I said, do monitor to make certain he IS indeed better with the medication, and more happy and in control.
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angelarochon Jul 2020
thank you
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