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Using Coumadin, Two BP Tablets And Aricept. Loss Of Memory, Confusion. Alzheimer S?

My dad is 85, is on Coumadin, 2 other blood pressure meds, and has been on Aricept. He recently suspended the Aricept (August, 2013) but we now have him back on that. His cognitive function seems to have taken a step backwards here in the past couple of weeks, memory, confusion, loss a familiarity with common surroundings. We're wondering if this is due to progression of Alzheimer's (no clear diagnosis) or if something else is going on.
Fri, 11 Oct 2013
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May be your Dad's condition is due to progression of Alzheimer's. However, certain other neurological conditions like Dementia with lewy Bodies, Vascular Dementia, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus etc need to be ruled out. For this he needs a complete neurological assessment.


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Using Coumadin, Two BP Tablets And Aricept. Loss Of Memory, Confusion. Alzheimer S?

Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! May be your Dad s condition is due to progression of Alzheimer s. However, certain other neurological conditions like Dementia with lewy Bodies, Vascular Dementia, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus etc need to be ruled out. For this he needs a complete neurological assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have have any clarifications. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!