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Possible GOUT, Losing Memory, Dizziness, Swelling In Feet And Redness. On Doxepin, Allopurinol. Why Are There Suicidal Thoughts?
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Doxepin
This is medication taken by 80 yr old father While staying a few weeks ago he confided in me that he had suicidal thoughts when waking in the morning
He is also taking Allopurinol possibly for gout but his feet are very swollen and red
He is not very active
But while with him last week he said he had been feelling dizzy, and unwell for a week since my husband fixed the car (that was actually 2 months ago) Could be be losing his memory from these drugs.
My mum was unwell at time and in bed, may be he just did not get the medicine, so felt better!
Are these medications OK taken together?
Thanks for your time
Regards
concerned daughter
Doxepin
This is medication taken by 80 yr old father While staying a few weeks ago he confided in me that he had suicidal thoughts when waking in the morning
He is also taking Allopurinol possibly for gout but his feet are very swollen and red
He is not very active
But while with him last week he said he had been feelling dizzy, and unwell for a week since my husband fixed the car (that was actually 2 months ago) Could be be losing his memory from these drugs.
My mum was unwell at time and in bed, may be he just did not get the medicine, so felt better!
Are these medications OK taken together?
Thanks for your time
Regards
concerned daughter
Fri, 25 Oct 2013
User's Response
HI
Thank for asking to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, It is all the age related problems, if your father developing suicidal tendency it means that he is being neglected, he might be need some moral support, he may be looking for some one who can spend the time with him, he must be feeling lonely, these all factors playing the role behind his health, I would love to advise you that just think in this direction, then he will feel better, of course you may be taking extra care of your father but not in above said matter, have good day. and take care of your father.
Thank for asking to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, It is all the age related problems, if your father developing suicidal tendency it means that he is being neglected, he might be need some moral support, he may be looking for some one who can spend the time with him, he must be feeling lonely, these all factors playing the role behind his health, I would love to advise you that just think in this direction, then he will feel better, of course you may be taking extra care of your father but not in above said matter, have good day. and take care of your father.
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