She is currently taking Elavil and has become paranoid and thinks things are real when they are not. She was given it for nausea and weight loss. I would appreciate any help that you could give me so that I could better approach the subject with her doctor. Paranoia is not a major part of most patients with Alzheimer's Disease. Neither is nausea.
Weight loss occurs but, usually later in the disease.
In short, although your mother may have Alzheimer's some of the features that you describe are somewhat atypical. Back to Drug InfoNet Home Page. Back to Doctor FAQ main page. Send your impressions, comments, thoughts, etc. Inc. All rights reserved.