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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