Confusion is getting worse rapidly. Recently moved into ALF and is now taking all meds as prescribed. Since the move the dementia seems to be getting worse faster than I thought it would. has anyone had problems with this drug and more confusion? Dr. didn't think it would be a problem but doesn't seem to see the decline like we do. help
She also had low kidney and liver function plus uncontrolled diabetes at the time, which will cause urinary/kidney problems as well. The dice were not in her favor.
A geriatrician took her off the Oxyb pill because it was doing nothing for her. She was completely urine incontinent at the time and couldn't tell if she needed to go or was going at all.
I really can't draw any connection from it to her advancing dementia. Her mother had dementia, her older sister has it, and she's got it. Part of dementia is loss of continence, so I look at is as inevitable for her anyway. And it has been. She is 100% incontinent now.
I curious why this med was prescribed to an older woman, generally we tend to accept some degree of bladder incontinence as we age, that's why there are so many incontinence products available.
How long ago was the move, changes and new surroundings can be confusing for seniors even if they don't have dementia, she may need time to adjust.
Sudden changes in mental acuity can be a symptom of a UTI, since this med effects here ability to retain urine is that a possibility?