Guest guest Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 It's all coming together...the piano is being moved as I type...talked to the hospital and is being discharged this afternoon, and returning to King's by ambulance. I asked her case mgr about her meds, here's what they're sending her home on: Zoloft, 75 mg. daily (25 and 50 mg...she used to be on 100mg BID) Effexor, 75 mg. aricept (she's been on this for 3 years with good results) seroquel lasix cipro (for another UTI - she has them constantly) I told them that she is ALWAYS low in potassium, even when supplemented with the highest dose that's safe, and that's why she only was on lasix PRN previously. So she was going to have the nursing staff check with the doctor and call me back. Are there any other questions I should ask, when I talk to them? I know I'm still on my 30-day moderated status, so even if this doesn't make it to the list in time, I can probably deal with the doctor at the nursing home about med changes later...but just wanted to double check. Thanks . His, Sherry ('s daughter) www.owly.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Yes, she's on lasix for her breathing (which is worse than I've ever heard it, in spite of more nebulizer treatments). I've not heard of that spironolactone but am going to ask about it, thank you! Thanks, Kate, I like having avenues to pursue. His, Sherry www.owly.net ----- Original Message ----- > Is she also on a diuretic? I know both my MIL and my Mom would get low > on > potassium while taking Lasix and /Furosemide -- my MIL in particular > would > take six huge doses and sometimes had to have infusions...her heart dr > switched > her on to spironolactone and presto, no more potassium problems--she > doesn't > even have to supplement any more. My Mom also recently had a situation > come > up w/low pt and I encouraged her to asked to be switched to the spir -- > she's > doing well now. In addition, both - but my MIL especially -- had probs > with > edena; the switch to spir also took care of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Hope it is of help In a message dated 5/7/2008 9:26:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time, chiaowl@... writes: Yes, she's on lasix for her breathing (which is worse than I've ever heard it, in spite of more nebulizer treatments). I've not heard of that spironolactone but am going to ask about it, thank you! Thanks, Kate, I like having avenues to pursue. His, Sherry www.owly.net **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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