My mother has been taking this for about a month and is so tired does
not want to get out of her chair, even to eat
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Q: Is it safe to discontinue Aricept before notifying your doctor
Answers (2)
12/22/08 2:11pm
Hi, Cheryl,
If I were in your shoes, I'd consult with your mother's doctor before changing any medications that your mother is on. Describe what your mother is experiencing and see if there's another drug that the doctor can prescribe.
Take care and keep us posted!
Dorian
12/22/08 4:13pm
I've been in many situtations where I think the medication may be wrong for someone.
I don't think that it's a good idea to stop the medication without working with the doctor, but if you think it's wrong and the doctor won't consider another dosage or another drug, I'd see another doctor for a second opinion. I think it's important that you work with a doctor who respects your observations and opinion. If you see negative effects from a medication, he or she should listen to you and be willing to adjust things. After all, you are the one to observe your mother on a regular basis.
Carol
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