Carol,
Reading your message made my stomach
twist into knots.
Tasmar
should NOT be stopped cold-turkey, nor should any other Pksn medication.
If you have not read Joe's story, please do, and the posts titled A
PWP needs help. Actually, I believe they are all on Janet's web
site.
I don't know what Mellaril is, but if it is contraindicated in any
dosage, IMO he shouldn't be taking it. He's already in enough trouble with
the PD meds.
Are you sure he HAD to be admitted to the psych ward? I would be very wary of leaving him there. Try to get him moved to a
medical ward, especially one that looks after neurology
situations.
When
our friend Joe was admitted to the psych ward we didn't 'know' we had any
other option, but we have since learned that he could have been
admitted to a medical ward.
Please ask about EVERY medication they want to give - is it
contraindicated? - what is it for? - what is it expected to do? - what
changes should we watch for - when should we see any
change?
Our
experience had taught us that we have to be very cautious, and also
assertive with doctors, etc., if necessary.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Judith
--
Judith Richards, London, Ontario,
Canada
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