Are there better medications for Alzheimer's patients?
Anti-anxiety medications would probably not help somebody who has paranoia and hallucinations. Treatment of these conditions requires use of antipsychotics to which individuals with Lewy bodies dementia are very sensitive. Therefore, it is important to use very low doses and medications with fewer side-effects, such as quetiapine (Seroquel).
Seroquel HAS helped my Father. Without it I do not think he could remain at home.
Respidone .50millgrams every 6 to 8 hours has helped my wife who is 57 years old limit bouts of aggitation
Also time released Ambien CR has been working for sleeping But can't give to early as it only works for 5 to 6 hours - 9pm and she is up at 3am - so I wait until 11:00 or midnight to give it to her. It really helps me get much needed rest
Adding 3 mg of Melatonin with the Ambien sr may help. It's OTC readily availably
Just a small point about an earlier answer that mentions "Respidone .50millgrams". That's just half a milligram, and is more safely written 0.5mg to clearly distinguish it from 5 mg. And its Respiridone.
