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Anyone Taking Nuplazid And Does It Help?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
South Bend, IN

My husbands hallucinations are increasing and Neurologist recommends Nuplazid. Would appreciate any input.

September 11, 2018
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When responding to hallucinations, be cautious. First, assess the situation and determine whether the hallucination is a problem for the person or for you. Is the hallucination upsetting? Is it leading the person to do something dangerous? Is the sight of an unfamiliar face causing the person to become frightened? If so, react calmly and quickly with reassuring words and a comforting touch. Do not argue with the person about what he or she sees or hears. If the behavior is not dangerous, there may not be a need to intervene.

Respond in a calm, supportive manner. You may want to respond with, "Don't worry. I'm here. I'll protect you. I'll take care of you."
Gentle patting may turn the person's attention toward you and reduce the hallucination.
Acknowledge the feelings behind the hallucination and try to find out what the hallucination means to the individual. You might want to say, "It sounds as if you're worried" or "I know this is frightening for you."

Suggest a walk or move to another room. Frightening hallucinations often subside in well-lit areas where other people are present.
Try to turn the person's attention to music, conversation or activities you enjoy together.
Modify the environment

Check for sounds that might be misinterpreted, such as noise from a television or an air conditioner.
Look for lighting that casts shadows, reflections or distortions on the surfaces of floors, walls and furniture. Turn on lights to reduce shadows.
Cover mirrors with a cloth or remove them if the person thinks that he or she is looking at a stranger.

from https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/sta...

September 14, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Nuplazid is used folks the treatment of hallucinations and delusions inPD.Hallucination definition implies seeing illusory images or hearing voices ,sounds that are not real.Hallucinatios can be visual, táctiles,auditiva In Lewis disorders visual hallucinations are the rule,hearing voices or sounds is very uncommon Delisions are false belief in the face of incontrovertible evidence to the contrary ,spouse infidelity is very common. Nuplazid actually is drug of choice inPD. Nuplazid has some side effects,you may review at nuplazid .com.to confirm if you can used. Dealing with people under hallucinations is very conflictive.In some cases the couple can talk and make an analysis of the event and try to get a solution, Nuplazid may help but is not the last coke in the dessert.

September 28, 2018
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Nuplazid only worked for my husband for about 6-7 weeks. When it was working, it was really good. Now he started talking Seroquel. Began with 25mg. Doctor increased to 5omg, but still not working. She mentioned there was a good chance she would increase to 75mg. Will be checking in with her today.

March 19
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Since my dad has been on Nuplazid his hallucinations have decreased tremendously he only has them once in a great great while, usually at night when he’s been asleep and it’s usually spiders crawling on the bed.

February 26
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My sister n laws hallucinations are pure hell. She sees her daughter dying in front of her and that has happened several times. She thinks her brother (my husband) is on drugs. She thinks she is going to jail every week or having to go to court because of some children being abused. It is no way for her to live. She is either extremely sad or extremely worried every day.

March 21, 2023

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