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I Am Unable To Control My Agitation, Hallucinations, And Restlessness. Remedy?
51 yr old female w Glioblastoma ( end stages) - on Morphine30mg sq q 4hr ATC w BTD of 15 mg q 1hr PRN; Decadron 4mg sq BID; Haldol 5mg sq q4hr ATC; Ativan 1 mg q 4 hr ATC. ----still unable to control her agitation,hallucinations, and restlessness. any suggestions ??
Fri, 4 Apr 2014
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I think, she has hallucination due to metastasis. In that case, just carry on with haloperidol or you can try quetiapine or olanzapine. Organic psychosis is very difficult to treat and some time does not get improved with medication. Better to try any of these sedative antipsychotic, at least with it she would remain calm.
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I think, she has hallucination due to metastasis. In that case, just carry on with haloperidol or you can try quetiapine or olanzapine. Organic psychosis is very difficult to treat and some time does not get improved with medication. Better to try any of these sedative antipsychotic, at least with it she would remain calm.
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