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What Causes Hypersomnia, Speech Disorder And Depression Post Withdrawal From Vicodin?
my dad 85 years old. he fell down in kitchen approx. 3 months ago. went to dr. for back pain from fall. they sent him to emergency room and they gave him Vicodin and sent him home for pain. Since then, I noticed started sleeping in chair a lot. He is not on Vicodin any more but about a month ago started having trouble speaking. he may try to say a sentence but only 3 to 5 words come out of a 10 word sentence. He has lost interest in things he use to want to do. Seems to have weakness and trouble with steady walking.
Wed, 30 Oct 2019
Hi,
He should be reassessed. If a CT scan was not done at the time, one may need to be done or he may need a repeat. He may also need blood tests to rule out other causes such as changes in blood sugar, infection, electrolyte imbalance, etc.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
He should be reassessed. If a CT scan was not done at the time, one may need to be done or he may need a repeat. He may also need blood tests to rule out other causes such as changes in blood sugar, infection, electrolyte imbalance, etc.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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