My OH was diagnosed with AD in September and had a month of 5mg Donepezil and then went onto 10mg. She has been very aggressive on numerous occasions since then, we have issues almost every day which have been getting more and more out of control, to the point where I fear for my own safety. I have been doing my best to practice compassionate communication, which has probably helped with me cope but hasn't really helped my OH behaviour.
There is no sign of infection, been checked over twice by GP and had 2 urine tests. GP has referred her back to the memory clinic, we have an appointment next week, but I have spoken to the psychiatrist on the phone and they are suggesting that 10mg might be too much and would be better going back to 5mg of Donepezil.
Has anyone else experience of this? Should I be asking for other medication?
The psychiatrist asked me "what do I want them to do?" Like I'm the expert, surely they should be telling me.
I had a really good chat with our GP, hence the referral back to the memory clinic, and I spoke to one of the Occupational Nurses there last week who seemed to listen and was very understanding, but I'm now concerned that I'm going to fobbed off by the psychiatrist and will be back to square one.
There is no sign of infection, been checked over twice by GP and had 2 urine tests. GP has referred her back to the memory clinic, we have an appointment next week, but I have spoken to the psychiatrist on the phone and they are suggesting that 10mg might be too much and would be better going back to 5mg of Donepezil.
Has anyone else experience of this? Should I be asking for other medication?
The psychiatrist asked me "what do I want them to do?" Like I'm the expert, surely they should be telling me.
I had a really good chat with our GP, hence the referral back to the memory clinic, and I spoke to one of the Occupational Nurses there last week who seemed to listen and was very understanding, but I'm now concerned that I'm going to fobbed off by the psychiatrist and will be back to square one.