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Suggest Treatment For Hallucinations And Blurred Vision

Posted on Fri, 5 May 2017

Question: I care for a 99 year old woman as part of a team. Hospice has provided us with a kit that contains Haldol and lorizipan. Some aides give her a haldol when she gets starts acting out, This happened last Thursday afternoon and by Sunday she was active, hallucinating and did not sleep for almost 36 hours. I am against using Haldol but can't seem to convince a few of my team mates. Please advise and perhaps suggest a better alternative to calm her when she is confused. Thank you

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Haldol is not recommended in elderly due to exaggerated side effects

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, haldol is a drug that has a wide spectrum of side effects that include trouble sleeping, restlessness, involuntary muscle movements , blurred vision, drowsiness, decreased immunity, muscle stiffness , fever, irregular heart beats that could be fatal
alternatives include Thorazine or abil but they need to be prescribed by a doctor.
lorizipan also can worsen sleep disorders and can cause aggression and hallucinations.
I hope I answered your question. if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (5 hours later)

Thank you, my patient was not seen by the Dr. who prescirbed thses drugs, they came to her is a kit provided by Hospice. I may have more questions later.

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

You are most welcome and feel free to ask further.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee