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Alzheimer S, Dementia. On Nuedexta. Is That A Good Prescription?
Yes, Thank you. I would like your opinion regarding the use of Nuedexta with Alzheimer's patients. I am a clinical psychologist and I have seen an increase use of this drug with one psychiatrist. He has been pushing it and the staff believe in it but I have not seen any studies on the effectiveness with Dementia Patients.
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
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Nuedexta (dextromethorphan/quinidine) is an approved treatment for pseudobulbar affect (PBA), a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, unpredictable episodes of crying and/or laughing. These episodes are uncontrolled, exaggerated, or different from a person's true feelings. PBA occurs in people with neurological diseases and conditions such as Alzheimer's, brain injury, or stroke.
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Nuedexta (dextromethorphan/quinidine) is an approved treatment for pseudobulbar affect (PBA), a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, unpredictable episodes of crying and/or laughing. These episodes are uncontrolled, exaggerated, or different from a person's true feelings. PBA occurs in people with neurological diseases and conditions such as Alzheimer's, brain injury, or stroke.
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