New Meds
My father went to see his primary(who he has seen for over 50 years). We told him the valium 3xs daily isnt working for my dads anxiety and we need something new. He spent less then 1 minute in the room and prescribed Xanax 2xs daily, and Ativan 1x nightly. Since on the meds(1 week today) he mood s have changed for the better but he is delusional. All he talks about is a lawsuit he won and how we are billionaires.(did not happen though). Every day he starts off by saying reporters will be at his… read more
Bless your heart! Yes, everyone should monitor the facilities their loved ones live in! As a retired RN, I see absolutely no reason for your treatment by doc and staff! Just outrageous. I agree on one drug at a time....enables assessment of side effects. Also sounds like your father really needs Memory Unit care. Usually staff are better trained to understand and handle behavior. Looks like the one he was in was a definite exception! You will need to visit various facilities before placement. In my prayers!
so as of today he is being weaned of Xanax and put on Seroquel, not both..Just starting off with 1 so we can monitor side effects.
Thanks everyone for your help
My husband is also sundowning.....sees a man, once helping me daily and then sitting next to him while he snoozed. I just reply I didn't see him and tried to divert attention which usually works. Sure can't argue or try to challenge delusion!
Your father should be seen by a neurologist who will take the time to address your concerns and knows the proper drugs used for Alzheimer’s. My husband takes Seroquel and Risperidone that have helped relieve his hallucinations, anxiety and volatile behavior.
thanks to everyone !
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