Does anyone know much about this drug, Ebixa? David's consultant said it was available but if we wanted it we had to pay privately! From TP I suspect this is not the case in all districts. I would probably be prepared to hassle and make a fuss for NHS funding for it if I knew it was worthwhile. The consultant did not actually say whether she felt it was right for my husband or not. She seemed to have a fixation about us going privately (it is because I chased for a 6 monthly assessment after 7 months and then had to chase for a follow up about increasing Aricept). She mentioned BUPA care homes and a private consultation - but obviously not aware that BUPA do not deal with physchiatric problems!!
We have an excellent GP and we need to see him next week - I would like to be a little prepared about this drug before we go. (Any comments would be useful[/B]]Also - does anyone know about fluid retention and whether the aricept and other drugs cause this. David has put on over 3 stones in 12 months and although he eats ok he does not eat that much. On the last visit to GP he seemed unconcerned but I feel I need to get more answers on this one. (Decreased mobility seems to come with the weight gain).
Hope someone has help on these points for me.
Thanks BeckyJan
We have an excellent GP and we need to see him next week - I would like to be a little prepared about this drug before we go. (Any comments would be useful[/B]]Also - does anyone know about fluid retention and whether the aricept and other drugs cause this. David has put on over 3 stones in 12 months and although he eats ok he does not eat that much. On the last visit to GP he seemed unconcerned but I feel I need to get more answers on this one. (Decreased mobility seems to come with the weight gain).
Hope someone has help on these points for me.
Thanks BeckyJan