Hi, I’m new to this forum so first time posting ( a bit scary ).
My mam was diagnosed with mild cog impairment last March then Alzheimers in April 2021. She was put on Donepezil 5mg for 4 wks and tolerated it ok (eventho a bit sleepier through the day) so dhe was put up to 10mg. Within 2 weeks she couldn’t get out of bed, no appetite, totally lethargic & weak, had to coax her to eat anything, after 2 days called med nurse who put dose down to 5 again. Rang gp who suggested stopping meds and sent acute care team incase something else going on, everything else checked out ok. 4 weeks down the line she’s still got no energy or appetite and has started ringing me every morning to say shes not well (she’s normally very fit and active) still in bed or sitting with night clothes on til afternoon- not her at all. She rallys round in afternoon usually after Ive gone round. She’s seen gp again incase theres something underlying going on but I’m at a loss as to what to do or think???
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Xx
My mam was diagnosed with mild cog impairment last March then Alzheimers in April 2021. She was put on Donepezil 5mg for 4 wks and tolerated it ok (eventho a bit sleepier through the day) so dhe was put up to 10mg. Within 2 weeks she couldn’t get out of bed, no appetite, totally lethargic & weak, had to coax her to eat anything, after 2 days called med nurse who put dose down to 5 again. Rang gp who suggested stopping meds and sent acute care team incase something else going on, everything else checked out ok. 4 weeks down the line she’s still got no energy or appetite and has started ringing me every morning to say shes not well (she’s normally very fit and active) still in bed or sitting with night clothes on til afternoon- not her at all. She rallys round in afternoon usually after Ive gone round. She’s seen gp again incase theres something underlying going on but I’m at a loss as to what to do or think???
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Xx