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disorientation and confusion can be brought on or intensified while in the hospital. this is quite common in older patients. they can forget what day it is, what time of day etc. not to say this is the entire proble, but taking dad home as soon as he is somewhat stable might be good medicine. make sure his pd meds are compatable with other meds. you really have to push the docotors. remember they are working for you and do not back off until you have the answers. you can always find good docs if you start looking. warren My dad is hospitalized due to psychotic episodes resulting from his PD meds. >They've had him off of everything except Sinemet (25/100) 3x and Zyprexa (1x). >He's doing well, but still prone to bouts of confusion...I thought we were >over the hump after 3 straight good days, but today he was confused again. > >I'm told it could take awhile for his head to clear (he was a mess when they >brought him in). I also wonder whether the confusion spikes when he hits an >'off' period...he seems to become fixated on something and becomes a bit >anxious/agitated. > >He was doing fine until 2 or 3 days before he ended up in the hospital, so I'm >hopeful it is indeed the meds. But, it has been 6 days since he's had any >Permax, so I'm getting concerned this isn't a temporary condition. His docs >are no help. > >Has anyone had a similar experience? I'd appreciate any words of >encouragement or advice. > >Thanks. > >Mark Klapper > >