Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Pam, Others have said their MD suggested Bonine (NOT DRAMAMINE) which is an Over the Counter, that I might try before I would go to Prescription drugs. I just always stayed away from Prescriptions when I could. Donna R Do you want to read more about Lewy Body? You can also read the Thistle, the LBD Newsletter. Just click on: http://www.lewybodydementia.org epam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Thank you Donna. I will give it a try. Pam > > Pam, > > Others have said their MD suggested Bonine (NOT DRAMAMINE) which is an Over the Counter, that I might try before I would go to Prescription drugs. I just always stayed away from Prescriptions when I could. > > Donna R > > Do you want to read more about Lewy Body? You can also read the Thistle, the LBD Newsletter. Just click on: > > http://www.lewybodydementia.org > > > epam > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Hi Pam, There are LO's on this board who have had a bad time with diazepam and drugs of that kind and then there a few who seem to be OK with a low dose. One thing to keep in mind is that you may get a rebound anxiety effect - meaning that this drug is usually prescribed for anxiety type conditions and it can actually make the anxiety worse. Also, if your mom is going to take it and then stop in the future then please stop it gradually as it is an adictive drug and your mom's body will go through withdrawls if taken away too quickly. Best, Courage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Pam- Yes, Vaium or apam can be very helpful in some condition that result in vertigo/dizzines. HOWEVER, my Dad, before he was dx'd with LBD, was given Valium after surgery in the hospital. He was so bad that they called my daughter and I, both nurses, to come sit with him in the hospital. They kept him in ICU when his medical condition did not warrent him being there, but they did not know what to do with this postop patient who was totally off the wall. After Dad was dx'd with LBD, I realized it was his reaction to the valium. On another occasion, Dad was given Morphine 1mg. after a fall and was knocked out for days. Take my advice, you really have to ve very careful when medicating a person with LBD. Tylenol was the only drug that I felt comfortable giving to my Dad. Gerry Wilmington, De. Daughter & caregiver for Dick Deveell, who died 9/11/05 after a more than 4 yr. battle with LBD. From: coonlie2000 To: LBDcaregivers Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 11:19 PM Subject: epam Hello, Can anyone tell me if you've had any experience with epam and LBD? I met with a respite caregiver agency today to see about getting someone to stay with Mom a few hours at a time, when I need to be gone. This caregiver recommended we ask Mom's doctor about epam (which is generic Valium) for relief of the constant dizziness Mom has had for over 4 years. This caregiver experienced dizziness for three years herself and it was immediately relieved with epam. She said vets use it for " circling disease " in cats and it always works well for that, too. I just want to be sure about any bad/complicating side effects with LBD before I pursue it. Mom is on no other medications except Synthroid at this time. Thanks for any info anyone can give. Pam Welcome to LBDcaregivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Thank you Courage and Gerry for your advice about epam. We are going to see Mom's doctor tomorrow, so I will inquire about it, but am rather hesitant to try it, also. I did get the Bonine this morning and she took one pill and slept almost all day long...and the box said it would make her less drowsy! Pam > > Pam- > Yes, Vaium or apam can be very helpful in some condition that result in vertigo/dizzines. HOWEVER, my Dad, before he was dx'd with LBD, was given Valium after surgery in the hospital. He was so bad that they called my daughter and I, both nurses, to come sit with him in the hospital. They kept him in ICU when his medical condition did not warrent him being there, but they did not know what to do with this postop patient who was totally off the wall. After Dad was dx'd with LBD, I realized it was his reaction to the valium. On another occasion, Dad was given Morphine 1mg. after a fall and was knocked out for days. Take my advice, you really have to ve very careful when medicating a person with LBD. Tylenol was the only drug that I felt comfortable giving to my Dad. > > Gerry > Wilmington, De. > Daughter & caregiver for Dick Deveell, who died 9/11/05 after a more than 4 yr. battle with LBD. > > > > > From: coonlie2000 > To: LBDcaregivers > Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2006 11:19 PM > Subject: epam > > > Hello, > > Can anyone tell me if you've had any experience with epam and LBD? > I met with a respite caregiver agency today to see about getting > someone to stay with Mom a few hours at a time, when I need to be > gone. This caregiver recommended we ask Mom's doctor about epam > (which is generic Valium) for relief of the constant dizziness Mom has > had for over 4 years. This caregiver experienced dizziness for three > years herself and it was immediately relieved with epam. She said > vets use it for " circling disease " in cats and it always works well > for that, too. > > I just want to be sure about any bad/complicating side effects with > LBD before I pursue it. Mom is on no other medications except > Synthroid at this time. > > Thanks for any info anyone can give. > > Pam > > > > > > Welcome to LBDcaregivers. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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