risperidone?

Hello
sorry if this has been discussed before but I'm new to the forum.  My mother is very tired, often confused and has a shocking memory.  She also gets up at night and looks for things or wanders around.  The consultant has prescribed risperidone, although we were hoping for Aricept.  I am very concerned about this as internet research suggests it is for aggressive behaviour and will result in oversedation even drooling.  I don't want my mum to be a zombie - I'd just like her to be more like her old self.  Does anyone have any experience of this drug at all?  I'm not going to give it to her until I learn more.  Thank you

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

hi, my mom has started taking this med, it does seen to calm her down when nothing elsa will, and it will help her sleep all night. i think each is different . all you can do is try her on it and see how she does.

[donemark]

Hello

Thanks for your post.  I think my mum does need to sleep at night but she's already v drowsy so maybe this might be too strong for her.  Thank you for letting me know how it works with your mum.  I hope she's happier taking it.  Take care

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

can you have them cut the pill down. thats what we are doing cutting it in half

[donemark]

Thanks again for your help.  I think at the moment, because my mum is drowsy and not particularly agitated, we will bear this in mind for the future but not go ahead with these drugs.