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My husband is 63 and was dx with PCA and dementia. He was ok in beginning with taking Donepezil and Mementine. I had to titrate him off because he would not take anymore. Neurologist suggested a patch. Went ok for a couple days now refusing to take. He believes nothing is wrong with him. How do I get him to take medication? Doctor wants to also put him back on Memantine.

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Some meds are available in liquid form and some you can crush to be mixed in his food. Check with the doctor and pharmacist.
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Is he having bad side effects that might be lessened by a change in meds? Or is he just stubborn. It seems like part of dementia is thinking everyone else has the problem and not the patient. I’m sorry you are going through this, 63 seems so young for dementia.
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