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What Causes Tremors In The Arms And Head While On Ziprasidone?

My son is 59 years old and has been taking 2 - 80 mg capsules of Ziprasidone and1- 2 mg Benztropine tablet a day since April, 2011. Recently, he has developed shakey arms and head, also has yellow skin around the eyes. He was in a mental hospital for 2 1/2 months in Spring of 2011. He went through a period last year, when he seemed real normal. He did have severe constipation; but is taking 3 colace tablets a day to combat that, and has been since last September. He is non violent and has genuine concern for my health. We walk a mile 3 days a week. Should we make any changes in medication? He does not see his doctor until August. He goes every 6 months. He has always been able to answer most questions on jeopardy; but seem distracted when we watch TV, anymore, even when it s a movie he enjoys
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Since he is having tremors, shaky arms, the doses of his medicines need to be monitored if not changed, perhaps its because of the side effects. Since he is having constipation & has yellow skin coloration, it will be good to let him go for a Lipid function test(LFT), R/E Urine to rule out any liver disorder. Give him fiber rich food, boiled food, fresh fruits & veggies. Avoid giving oily spicy food. Please visit ER & get him examined in time so that all investigations are done & he get treated.

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What Causes Tremors In The Arms And Head While On Ziprasidone?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Since he is having tremors, shaky arms, the doses of his medicines need to be monitored if not changed, perhaps its because of the side effects. Since he is having constipation & has yellow skin coloration, it will be good to let him go for a Lipid function test(LFT), R/E Urine to rule out any liver disorder. Give him fiber rich food, boiled food, fresh fruits & veggies. Avoid giving oily spicy food. Please visit ER & get him examined in time so that all investigations are done & he get treated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.