My wife's dementia is now severe and since a urinary infection 2-3 months ago, her aggression, which was largely under control on Risperidone 1mg/0.5mg/0.5mg per day has become much more severe. Scratching/nipping/trying to break fingers etc virtually all day. She does this with everyone- myself/children/carers/strangers etc
I was told we were on maximum Risperidone for her age (78).
Any suggestions on dosage or other drug therapy?
Many thanks.
I should have added that she is also on lorazepam 0.5mg morning. I tried 1 mg but she became very drowsy and fell in the afternoon.
I was told we were on maximum Risperidone for her age (78).
Any suggestions on dosage or other drug therapy?
Many thanks.
I should have added that she is also on lorazepam 0.5mg morning. I tried 1 mg but she became very drowsy and fell in the afternoon.
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