My dad's medication has been switched 3 times...

Posted by Colleen D. on June 6, 2005, at 19:45:13

in the past few months. After a suicide attempt last fall he was prescribed Paxil and Xanax by Doc A, which he refused to continue taking after a few days. Next I got him to go the urgent care and Doc B there prescribed Remeron for him. Today Doc C said he should never have been given the Remeron and has put him on Lexapro. My head is spinning. He's described to each of them his problems/symptoms which indicate MDD and Panic. Are all these viable drugs for the dx? Why would Remeron not be a good choice for someone 67 with no major health problems who has lost 50 lbs. in the last six months. I actually thought using Remeron for him was a good idea since it affects the brain chemistry so dramatically and can help with weight gain. Any ideas? These doc are driving me crazy!
Thanks,
Colleen

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