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What Causes Hallucinations In Elderly?
Question: Hi Doctor, I never received your answer. I'm 81 and at night I have been having hallucinations. Help me , please.
Thank you. I will see my doctor.
Thank you. I will see my doctor.
Brief Answer:
Low dose antipsychotic or benzos.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.
Hallucinations in old age are common and can be due to structural brain changes and altered sensory perception.
Another reason could be stress and anxiety.
Inadequate sleep can also cause hallucinations.
If these are clear and vivid, a clinical evaluation is must to rule out psychiatric illness as a cause of hallucinations.
For the treatment, low dose antipsychotic like olanzapine or low doses of benzos like clonazepam (prescription drugs) can help.
Kindly consult your doctor for evaluation and discuss these issues.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
Low dose antipsychotic or benzos.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.
Hallucinations in old age are common and can be due to structural brain changes and altered sensory perception.
Another reason could be stress and anxiety.
Inadequate sleep can also cause hallucinations.
If these are clear and vivid, a clinical evaluation is must to rule out psychiatric illness as a cause of hallucinations.
For the treatment, low dose antipsychotic like olanzapine or low doses of benzos like clonazepam (prescription drugs) can help.
Kindly consult your doctor for evaluation and discuss these issues.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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