Has anyone heard of Ativan being prescribed to an Alzheimer's patient? Is this necessary if he is already taking Seroquel as well? Any advice would be so greatly appreciated.
Sincerly,
danicamo
Ativan is NOT a good medication for anyone with Alzheimer's.It can make them worse.
SnowyLynne
SnowyLynne
Really, because my father in law is being prescribed Arricept (which I realize from much research is for Alzheimer's), Seroquel, and Ativan. To me...and of course by no means am not a doctor...he seems to be over medicated. Within a two week period (he is in a Protective Care facility) he has lost control of everything. He can barely walk, can not talk, can not feed himself, and has fallen 3 times. I am terribly perplexed and am not sure what to do next.
Do you have a family member who has this disease?
Thank you for your reply.
I took Aricept for 4 yrs.I have been on Reminyl the last 3.The only anitdepressant I take is Remeron,BUT I have Seroquel as a PRN (as needed)medication.My Primary experimented with different meds with me,I got sick,losing 15 lbs in a very short time.
I realised then I needed a Neurologist,the Primary didn't know what he was doing.He's a good Dr.BUT not for Alzheimer's.
I was a CNA for 30 yrs.I still know what's what,even after 8 yrs........
My Neurologist supports me with the way I take my meds..........
SnowyLynne
I realised then I needed a Neurologist,the Primary didn't know what he was doing.He's a good Dr.BUT not for Alzheimer's.
I was a CNA for 30 yrs.I still know what's what,even after 8 yrs........
My Neurologist supports me with the way I take my meds..........
SnowyLynne
Are you diagnosed with Alzhemiers?
Yes I am.I was diagnosed in 1996
SnowyLynne
SnowyLynne
Ativan doens't work for all patients. For some patients can have the opposite efect.
But on the other hand, for some patients is good.
Seroquel can make the patient sleepy too. You need to talk to the doctor, and maybe he needs to readjust the doses or stop one of them.
Good luck
But on the other hand, for some patients is good.
Seroquel can make the patient sleepy too. You need to talk to the doctor, and maybe he needs to readjust the doses or stop one of them.
Good luck
AtivaORHaldolNOT THE BEST FOR THE ELDERLY WITH ad IT CAN MAKE symptoms worse
SnowyLynne
SnowyLynne
I like Snowy have worked with the Elderly for many yrs until retirement .......
Ativan is not indicated for AD patients but some docs do RX it .......
I had my Mom taken off of it due to falling and aggitation ....amongst other problems I believe caused by the ativan ........
Ativan is not indicated for AD patients but some docs do RX it .......
I had my Mom taken off of it due to falling and aggitation ....amongst other problems I believe caused by the ativan ........
Ativan is usually RX for anxiety and stress..........
As We said ( snowy and I) NOT good for AD ppl
As We said ( snowy and I) NOT good for AD ppl
Any of the BENZO.medications are not indecated for anyone with dementia or AD.They can & will cause problems in the long haul.Even the next day or 2 after taking them they can get out of hand.
SnowyLynne
SnowyLynne
Thanks Snowy
I TOTALLY AGREE
I TOTALLY AGREE
That's funny. I am certainly not disagreeing with anyone here, but I have worked in nursing homes specifically with Alzheimer's patients for around 7 years, and Ativan was the primary drug we would give them when they would become very confused, combative, and in any way irate. I guess it depends on the doctor, and in many cases, when working in the nursing homes, the residents seem to have the same doctors...at least in my case.
So, if I were first to answer this question, I definately would have said I think Ativan is a good drug for Alzheimer's patients, as to me, it's one of the only drugs I have seen used.
Just wanted to add my 2 cents!
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So, if I were first to answer this question, I definately would have said I think Ativan is a good drug for Alzheimer's patients, as to me, it's one of the only drugs I have seen used.
Just wanted to add my 2 cents!
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Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Panic Attacks.
Almost completely healed from a battle with Agoraphobia!!!
Clickable Link that may be of interest to some...as I find I often like to check drug interactions...Drug Interactions
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Thanks for your post hun
I have worked and owned a home where at the beginning YES ativan was pushed to much by the doc ......it became noticeable that the residents in my Retirement home and Nursing Homes I worked in that ATIVAN would and could cause more combative and aggressive behaviour ........
After seeing this for more that 30 odd yrs it became more of a ongoing battle with docs and proving the theory BUT theory was proved and many ( not all ) ..but majority were taken off ATIVAN and put on another med ..........
Depends on the person .....IMHO.Just my half cents worth.
I have worked and owned a home where at the beginning YES ativan was pushed to much by the doc ......it became noticeable that the residents in my Retirement home and Nursing Homes I worked in that ATIVAN would and could cause more combative and aggressive behaviour ........
After seeing this for more that 30 odd yrs it became more of a ongoing battle with docs and proving the theory BUT theory was proved and many ( not all ) ..but majority were taken off ATIVAN and put on another med ..........
Depends on the person .....IMHO.Just my half cents worth.
Funny how different things can actually be from home to home, ya know?
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Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Panic Attacks.
Almost completely healed from a battle with Agoraphobia!!!
Clickable Link that may be of interest to some...as I find I often like to check drug interactions...Drug Interactions
Best Wishes to ALL...
~Tammy~
I too worked over 30 yrs.im hosp.NH & private homes.Some Drs just don't get it.Some even order Haldol,OMG that's a nightmare...........
SnowyLynne
SnowyLynne
Funny that you mention Haldol...that is another drug I am familiar with.
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Diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Panic Attacks.
Almost completely healed from a battle with Agoraphobia!!!
Clickable Link that may be of interest to some...as I find I often like to check drug interactions...Drug Interactions
Best Wishes to ALL...
~Tammy~
Haldol is a NIGHTMARE you are so right Snowy
I remember having being on it for not long and was a total zombie ....sure nuff got off that .....cannot imagine what it would do to our seniours with AD..........
I remember having being on it for not long and was a total zombie ....sure nuff got off that .....cannot imagine what it would do to our seniours with AD..........
I'm working in residential care facility for the elderly and most of our residents are Alzheimers. Yes, Seroquel(sometime Zyprexa} and Ativan (Lorazepam) are usually prescribed with Alzheimers when they are agitated and combative. The reaction varies. Some become better and back,
some become even worse and there are those who become zombie, it's really bad. The staff of the facility who usually take them to their doctor's appointment usually complain that this resident is restless, agitated, combative and does not sleep at night, then the doctor will prescribed this medication to calm them down and to keep them quiet. This usually happen when your loved one is in the facility. This is for their advantage, It's better to have a resident who's quiet, seated in the wheelchair the whole day,than a resident who wanders, screaming and combative.
some become even worse and there are those who become zombie, it's really bad. The staff of the facility who usually take them to their doctor's appointment usually complain that this resident is restless, agitated, combative and does not sleep at night, then the doctor will prescribed this medication to calm them down and to keep them quiet. This usually happen when your loved one is in the facility. This is for their advantage, It's better to have a resident who's quiet, seated in the wheelchair the whole day,than a resident who wanders, screaming and combative.
I totally agree toi have them complacecent is one thing and not combative BUT research does show that ativan and haldol are not indicated for Alzheimers ppl.....there are many other meds you mentioned Zyprexna which I would choose over the ativan anytime
I think it is a personal choice as well as seeing how loved ones react.......being involved in their tx plan as well
Take care
LYN
I think it is a personal choice as well as seeing how loved ones react.......being involved in their tx plan as well
Take care
LYN