Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 127969

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Buspar and my grandfather

Posted by Sebastian on November 16, 2002, at 20:06:58

Hi!

My grandfather takes Paxil. But his anxiety does not seem to be going down. I am wondering whether he would be doing better with Buspar.

He is 89 years old and had a heart valve replacement 2 years ago. He sometimes gets urinary tract infections.

Sebastian

Re: Buspar and my grandfather » Sebastian

Posted by jay on November 17, 2002, at 0:46:25

In reply to Buspar and my grandfather, posted by Sebastian on November 16, 2002, at 20:06:58

> Hi!
>
> My grandfather takes Paxil. But his anxiety does not seem to be going down. I am wondering whether he would be doing better with Buspar.
>
> He is 89 years old and had a heart valve replacement 2 years ago. He sometimes gets urinary tract infections.
>
> Sebastian

Hi:

I think it is *great* you are looking out for your grandfather. TOO much of society seems to somehow accept depression with old age. I understand seniors are one of the most highly undertreated of all mental health patients. It is not *normal* for anyone, no matter what age, to accept sky-rocketing anxiety and depression into their lives.

Anyhow..a low dose benzodiazepine may do the trick with the Paxil. My Dad is 65, and takes a small daily dose of bromazepam (not available in the U.S..but in Canada). He is also on 200mg's of Doxepin at bedtime for depression, anxiety, and insomnia. He has been on these meds for about 7 years, with great results.

I don't know if I would bother with the Buspar, as the benzo's seem much more reliable in treating anxiety along with the Paxil.

Best wishes to you both..

Jay

Re: Buspar and my grandfather

Posted by linkadge on November 17, 2002, at 9:46:22

In reply to Re: Buspar and my grandfather » Sebastian, posted by jay on November 17, 2002, at 0:46:25

Doxipin is a good med,
My grandfather was also on it, and
it helped him tremendously.
In cases where one is old I honestly
think they should get the best of the
barrel when it comes to meds.
Give them Morphine, Ecstacy or whatever.
At that age I think happiness should
be unnefected by any fear of long term complications, they've lived a good life
they diserve it.

Just some thoughts

Linkadge

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