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What Hallucinations/delusion Med Works?
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What med works for the hallucination/delusions? He's trying SeroQuel but that has made it much worse.

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SeoQuell made my husband worse too. Just starting him on Nuplazid. Specialty drug, but the drug company helped me find funding to pay for it. Remains to be seen if it will help. Will report back in in… read more

Do Hallucinations And Delusions Get Worse As Your Parkinsons Gets Worse?
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Delusions vs. Hallucinations: 9 Differences To Recognize in Parkinson’s Read Article...
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Yes

OK - I Admit That We Have Hallucinations & Delusions. What Are Your Favorite Hallucinations/delusions?
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Not just what are terrifying or take you out of reality, but the funny ones or even uplifting ones
Ok, by reader request this Q + A also includes
1. A Hallucination Contest (an MPT version of the Academy Awards) and a
2. Who's Who in Hall-who-cinations
hallucinations, jokes, funny stories, even sad ones sprinkled in
Jokes about ourselves that are actually hilarious
Anyone who reads this is hereby authorized to award a prize for originality, frequency, or any other prize you can… read more

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My favourite hallucination was two six foot white Yeti jumping up and down in a neighbours garden. When I told my doctor she asked what was it really. There was no one else to ask and the Yeti weren’t… read more

I Often Distrust People I Love, And Find I Don't Believe What They Tell Me. Does That Qualify As A Delusion?
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D, someone else I know told me that but I had way the record. I do now and that’s a great idea! Thank you. Between you and Janet my mind is working. I know how to stop it from happening again.

Have You Read The Article In Parkinson's News Today ( PNT) About Delusions Vs Hallucinations?
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PNT wrote
Hallucinations occur when a person sees, hears, feels, smells, or tastes something that doesn’t exist. Hallucinations happen when a person is awake — they are not dreams. People may be aware that they are experiencing a hallucination while it’s happening or realize it shortly after. This is called “retaining insight.”

Losing insight — failing to realize something is a hallucination — can cause agitation and can also lead to falls or other accidents.

2. Delusions Involve False… read more

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Greg, I'm not laughing. I'm packing and going to pick up Theo and meet you all on the next tour stop of the Beach Boys. Be ready, I don't like to be late. lol! You guys are fun!
Maria

Anyone Taking Nuplazid And Does It Help?
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My husbands hallucinations are increasing and Neurologist recommends Nuplazid. Would appreciate any input.

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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… read more

Bob Seeing & Talking To People. Also Having Arguments With Them. Gave Someone Some Money. Didn’t Want To Go To Bed Because 5 People In There
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Seeing ghosts. He has never been this bad. Do I call his doctor?

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I still stated it would be hard to find this post and it was my next notification.

The previous post contains a lot of
good suggestions. You should definitely contact your neurologist. Dealing with… read more

How Does One Handle Hallucination's And Delusions? They Are Starting To Hit Me Hot And Heavy.
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My husband has been on Nuplazid for at least 5 years or so. It stopped the night time hallucinations in its track....until recently. Now he sees people and animals all the time. In the backyard… read more

My Mom Is Having Hallucinations And Is Unable To Take Nuplazid. Is There Anything Else For Hallucinations And Delusions?
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Seroquel was prescribed for me; it’s a small dose but works quite well.

My Hallucinations Started About 8 Yrs In. They Were Never Threatening To Me Nor Even Bothered Me Much.
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They ranged from pet size dark shapes to colorful full sized figures. Appearing often during the days. As my depression continued the doctor changed my medicine to a unique antidepressive called EFFEXOR. Since raking 75mg a day, I have not had a hallucination. I was shocked. I kind of miss them. I haven’t told the doctor yet. Has anyone else had the same experience?

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Hi Johney — Greetings from Boerne, TX ! I had to laugh when you said you kind of missed your hallucinations as I felt the same way when mine went away. My first hallucination was a black cat that… read more