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What Causes Drowsiness After Having Medication For Anxiety?
My Name is Bill, and my wife (79 years old) has Alzheimer s. Four years ago she was diagnosed as mild to moderate. Last year was stressful for her and her memory and cognitivie skills deminished. Today, I would say she is much closer to moderate, and she suffers from anxiety. Our GP Dr. prescribed Risperidone-0.25 mg 2X a day; our Alzheimer s Dr. suggested a bowl of icream would be better. She further says anything I give her for anxiety will sedate her, and no one wants to do that. I am at a loss as what do. Suggestions please! Bill
Mon, 30 Nov 2020
Hello,
Your wife is prescribed Risperidone by her treating doctor and is now experiencing drowsiness. Risperidone is an anti-psychotic medicine and works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Risperidone may cause side effects like dizziness / drowsiness, you are suggested to report to the treating doctor urgently so that the dose can be monitored / changed or medicine replaced by other medicine that suits you better.
In the meantime, avoid driving or doing any hazardous activity/ heavy work. Be careful, fall may cause injury or fracture. Stay at rest. Your wife can take food and herbs that reduce anxiety, stress and help to reduce memory loss. She can take food rich in vitamin C and E or supplements to help her memory.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Your wife is prescribed Risperidone by her treating doctor and is now experiencing drowsiness. Risperidone is an anti-psychotic medicine and works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Risperidone may cause side effects like dizziness / drowsiness, you are suggested to report to the treating doctor urgently so that the dose can be monitored / changed or medicine replaced by other medicine that suits you better.
In the meantime, avoid driving or doing any hazardous activity/ heavy work. Be careful, fall may cause injury or fracture. Stay at rest. Your wife can take food and herbs that reduce anxiety, stress and help to reduce memory loss. She can take food rich in vitamin C and E or supplements to help her memory.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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