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What Causes Disorientation And Memory Loss In An Elderly Person?

Yes. I have an 89 year old aunt presently on a low dose of xanax for anxiety. She is experiencing extreme disorientation, memory loss, hostile outbursts (scratched her sitter last night). Normally she is very quiet and sophisticated--never says or does the wrong thing. Can this be a side effect of xanax? Only taking an antibiotic in addition to the xanax
Tue, 10 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. As per your history, please find my advice below:

- [Xanax]-[ alprazolam]Common side effects-Ataxia, Cognitive dysfunction, Constipation, Difficulty in micturition, Drowsiness, Dysarthria, Fatigue, Memory impairment, Skin rash, Weight gain, Weight loss, Anxiety, Blurred vision, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Decreased libido, Increased appetite, and Decreased appetite, Hypotension, Sexual disorder, Muscle twitching, and increased libido.

So no need of this medication at the age of 89. Add a [B-12] injection 3 times weekly upto one month and once in every month. Check her TSH level as well as fasting blood sugar. Follow me after 30 days.

I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best.

Thanks,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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What Causes Disorientation And Memory Loss In An Elderly Person?

Hi, I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. As per your history, please find my advice below: - [Xanax]-[ alprazolam]Common side effects-Ataxia, Cognitive dysfunction, Constipation, Difficulty in micturition, Drowsiness, Dysarthria, Fatigue, Memory impairment, Skin rash, Weight gain, Weight loss, Anxiety, Blurred vision, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Decreased libido, Increased appetite, and Decreased appetite, Hypotension, Sexual disorder, Muscle twitching, and increased libido. So no need of this medication at the age of 89. Add a [B-12] injection 3 times weekly upto one month and once in every month. Check her TSH level as well as fasting blood sugar. Follow me after 30 days. I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks, Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo