Antihistamines to Calm down Dementia Aggressiveness?

Malka

Hi,

My FIL has some form of dementia, I don't know what his diagnosis was and neither my husband or his siblings seem to know. FIL is 92 and gets very physically aggressive and verbally abusive with his aides (and his family). He was started on Serequel 100 mg at night and 25 mg in the morning. Family didn't like that he was so tired first thing in the morning. So they stopped that dose. The family doesn't understand that patients usually need the dosage to be increased as the patient acclimates to that dosage.

My FIL hit his aide the other day. My husband wants to add the morning dosage back in. His siblings don't, really only one sibling cares. She want to give him Robitussin to make him tired so he will sleep. Does anyone on the forum do this?

I think this is a very bad idea. Opinions welcomed.

Thanks,

M

JeriLynn66

Who hasPOA/decision making authority and who is providing care? Medication changes without physician guidance are very risky (as you indicated).

Malka

Honestly, it is like the wild wild west. I am only the DIL and have no say at all. And that is perfectly fine. I am caring for my 95 year old LO. I am the only child though, so I make the decisions and don't have anyone to answer to accept myself. I thought having siblings help would be so great, but I have re-thought this.

Thanks,

M