Hello, I’m new to the forum. I just wanted any advice as to what medication can be helpful to reduce aggression. My Dad has recently gone into a care home as my mum was struggling to cope with him due to his aggression and agitation amongst other things such as the pacing about.
Dad has been taking Trazadone and Lorezapam however we felt these did not really reduce his outbursts and behaviour. The Psychiatrist would not change his medication as it would have to be something stronger which could increase side effects such as risk of falling. He did not want to do this whilst my Dad was still living at home.
So fast forward a few weeks my Dad is in a home and continues to have aggressive outbursts with the staff and ourselves when we visit. I have been in contact with his GP and we are having a review soon so I just thought I would enquire about medication and what other sufferers take.
I hate to see my Dad in turmoil and angry. Before this illness he never raised his hands to anyone.
Thank you.
Dad has been taking Trazadone and Lorezapam however we felt these did not really reduce his outbursts and behaviour. The Psychiatrist would not change his medication as it would have to be something stronger which could increase side effects such as risk of falling. He did not want to do this whilst my Dad was still living at home.
So fast forward a few weeks my Dad is in a home and continues to have aggressive outbursts with the staff and ourselves when we visit. I have been in contact with his GP and we are having a review soon so I just thought I would enquire about medication and what other sufferers take.
I hate to see my Dad in turmoil and angry. Before this illness he never raised his hands to anyone.
Thank you.