Sertraline (antidepressant) seems to have helped my wife a lot, in conjunction with all the other stuff.
Thank you Alan. I'll add it to my list of things that might help. I'm glad you've found something that makes a difference.
Sertraline (antidepressant) seems to have helped my wife a lot, in conjunction with all the other stuff.
Don't stop this after only one month! I know the leaflet says a couple of weeks but it takes two months and is only fully effective by three months. Give it at least that long. That and olanzapine has really helped to stabilise my wife. Hope this helps.
We're now pressing on with the Citalopram...( thank you you Alan) I'm making sure I see every tablet going into his mouth.
It might be wishful thinking, but it seems that the Sundowning, which used to start as regularly as clockwork, is now starting a bit later!
OR, it could be fresh air. A friend has been taking him for some fairly long walks, enough to make the friend tired, so fresh air can't be ruled out. In the middle of a bad Sundowning session I asked the CPN for advice and she suggested taking him out for a change of scenery, so we went for an hour's walk and it worked! Once we were home again the confusion didn't return for about half an hour.
But PERHAPS THE CITALOPRAM IS HELPING!
And some more friends have offered to keep him company sometimes, so that I get a break.What a difference a break can make.
Thanks everyone who has offered kindness and advice.