My mum is given paracetamol as part of her medication three times a day by her carers. However, she has no memory of taking her medication and continuous seeks out more paracetamol. We don’t think she is actually experiencing pain but taking the tablets seems to give her comfort. As no medication kept in the house, she then goes out and buys painkilers which she then consumes with obvious concerns around overdosing.
Her carers feel that if she had acccess to a placebo pill which she could take this would remove the issue. I am sure we can’t be the only ones who have experienced this. Are such products available or at least an alternative looking tablet such as a vitamin supplement we could use.
Unfortunately I don’t think she would be fooled by something like sweets or TikTaks. It needs to look like a white tablet
Any guidance please.
Her carers feel that if she had acccess to a placebo pill which she could take this would remove the issue. I am sure we can’t be the only ones who have experienced this. Are such products available or at least an alternative looking tablet such as a vitamin supplement we could use.
Unfortunately I don’t think she would be fooled by something like sweets or TikTaks. It needs to look like a white tablet
Any guidance please.
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