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Suggest Treatment For Abnormal Activity With Mental Retardation
my brother is epileptic and mentally retarded. 59 years old with mind of 3 or 4 year old. Had grand mal seizure on friday and is now unable to sleep and doing strange things like taking clothes off, cut teddy bear and pulled stuffing out, undressing and just standing there, flushing toilet repeatedly, etc. am unable to reach our doctor at this time. still trying
I appreciate your concern and asking on health care magic. I would suggest the following:
1. Give him medicine for the epilepsy which he is already taking. You can share the medicine details and dose can be adjusted accordingly. 2. Need to add sedative and antipsychotic medication for a while to reduce the activity that you have mentioned. 3. If you can share the medicines that he is taking, I can suggest any changes or additions needed. I hope you find this helpful.
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Suggest Treatment For Abnormal Activity With Mental Retardation
I appreciate your concern and asking on health care magic. I would suggest the following: 1. Give him medicine for the epilepsy which he is already taking. You can share the medicine details and dose can be adjusted accordingly. 2. Need to add sedative and antipsychotic medication for a while to reduce the activity that you have mentioned. 3. If you can share the medicines that he is taking, I can suggest any changes or additions needed. I hope you find this helpful.