Posted by zonked on April 20, 2014, at 10:09:59
In reply to Re: For my mom: Haldol for out of control delirium?, posted by ed_uk2010 on April 20, 2014, at 10:00:24
Ed: outstanding information, thank you.
They'd only be used if she continued to want to take taxis all over the area or in some way could NOT be calmed down, was missing sleep, etc.
I'd personally like to see her temazepam replaced with trazodone, which has been discussed, she is probably going to replace her many specialists with home hospice's in-house doctor, who is familiar with, and regularly prescribes, all the meds she takes. Plus, he can come to see her and works for home hospice, so communications would be better.
I do like her neurologist though. I'd keep him.
Anyway ... yes, she takes an average of 1-2mg/day Xanax and has been taking it longer than I have! At this point, no one wants to take that away. She.. how do I say this. She has lived past some doctor's expectations, if you know what I mean, so we don't know how long.
Certainly, her behavior is such that we will avoid using antipsychotics at all unless it is necessary for her safety: physical, financial, legal etc. You can imagine the scenarios with dementia (due to brain cancer that has become inoperable, and her refusing chemo which made her sick as a dog and would only give her another month or two.)
She had the money for the $60 in cab fare we paid yesterday, that is okay. What wouldn't be is driving around all night and a $500 cab bill with no rest, or disturbing people who now live in her childhood home late at night, etc.
I can't wait for my support groups. So many mixed emotions, but I am so glad to be here for her.
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