HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can Hallucinations Be Treated?

My sister in law has early onset Alzheimers. She is in stage 7. She is currently on risperidone. Nonetheless, she appears to be hallucinating and she screams all day long and awakens several times nightly screaming as well. Why is she screaming? How can we help?
Sat, 30 Sep 2017
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hello thanks for asking from HCM

I can understand your concern. Hallucinations in Alzheimer's disease patient develop because of some organic issue in brain. Even medicines used for Alzheimer's especially Memantin could lead to development of psychosis and consequent hallucinations.

If on Risperidone her symptoms are persisting then other drugs of second generation antipsychotics can be tried. Olanzapine can become a good option. The drug can be used to treat her hallucination. Newer drugs like Lurasidone can also be used. The drug will help in dementia symptoms too.

Please talk with her doctor for this drug.

THANKS AND TAKE CARE
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Can Hallucinations Be Treated?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM I can understand your concern. Hallucinations in Alzheimer s disease patient develop because of some organic issue in brain. Even medicines used for Alzheimer s especially Memantin could lead to development of psychosis and consequent hallucinations. If on Risperidone her symptoms are persisting then other drugs of second generation antipsychotics can be tried. Olanzapine can become a good option. The drug can be used to treat her hallucination. Newer drugs like Lurasidone can also be used. The drug will help in dementia symptoms too. Please talk with her doctor for this drug. THANKS AND TAKE CARE