hi
this is the first time i have posted here
i usually just read the threads and use the advice given, however i could not find anything on the drug memantine
my father was diagnosed with alzhemiers about 5yrs ago and since then he has been on aricept, however since the past year things have started to progress and he is showing signs of being in the moderate to severe stage of alzhemiers!
we spoke to his consultant about having memantine but he advised against it as he said he had tried in on 3/4 patients with no significant effect. we would still like to try it and are in the process of getting a private prescription from our GP
what i would like to no has anyone tried this drug and does it have any significant effect
as anyone with a family member with alzhemiers you can understand that we are desperate to try anything nomatter what the cost is
can someone please help me on this issue
lily
this is the first time i have posted here
i usually just read the threads and use the advice given, however i could not find anything on the drug memantine
my father was diagnosed with alzhemiers about 5yrs ago and since then he has been on aricept, however since the past year things have started to progress and he is showing signs of being in the moderate to severe stage of alzhemiers!
we spoke to his consultant about having memantine but he advised against it as he said he had tried in on 3/4 patients with no significant effect. we would still like to try it and are in the process of getting a private prescription from our GP
what i would like to no has anyone tried this drug and does it have any significant effect
as anyone with a family member with alzhemiers you can understand that we are desperate to try anything nomatter what the cost is
can someone please help me on this issue
lily