Post by alice on Sept 21, 2013 9:47:25 GMT -5
www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/09/21/antipsychotic-dementia-children/2844419/
www.choosingwisely.org/doctor-patient-lists/american-psychiatric-association/
My husband was put on an antipsychotic med and he went into a rage and all his behaviors increased until taken slowly off of this med. Know what is happening to your loved one when a new med is introduced..keep a log of the changes in behaviors and general well being..take it with you to the doctor who is treating your loved one.
Being on the right med can make a huge difference in your loved ones behaviors. My husband was then put on a very low dosage of Seroquel 12.5 mg at bedtime....that was all he needed. He started on 50 and I was able to get him to 12.5mg with his neurologist blessing, but I was with him 24/7. Remember no two people are alike and there are newer meds out there now. Do your research on any meds given to your loved one. I would suggest to ask to start at a lower dosage of any new med introduced..more can be added if necessary. Just a care givers thoughts.
www.choosingwisely.org/doctor-patient-lists/american-psychiatric-association/
My husband was put on an antipsychotic med and he went into a rage and all his behaviors increased until taken slowly off of this med. Know what is happening to your loved one when a new med is introduced..keep a log of the changes in behaviors and general well being..take it with you to the doctor who is treating your loved one.
Being on the right med can make a huge difference in your loved ones behaviors. My husband was then put on a very low dosage of Seroquel 12.5 mg at bedtime....that was all he needed. He started on 50 and I was able to get him to 12.5mg with his neurologist blessing, but I was with him 24/7. Remember no two people are alike and there are newer meds out there now. Do your research on any meds given to your loved one. I would suggest to ask to start at a lower dosage of any new med introduced..more can be added if necessary. Just a care givers thoughts.
I am no longer able to hold your hand my beloved but I cherish the remembrance of your hand in mine...and the wonderful person that touched so many lives with joy. : ) 
