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  • 29/01/2025

I'm really worried about my dad. He's been having a lot of trouble remembering daily stuff, like whether he had tea or took a bath. Lately, he's even started forgetting things from way back, like my grandfather passing away 15 years ago. We saw a neurologist, and they think it might be a form of dementia. My dad's cardiologist prescribed him Somazina Plus. Do you think that's helpful? What should we do next in terms of treatment or care?

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Dr. Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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