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Originally Posted by Impurrfect  You say he's not in the mania phase any more, but that may be in part to the fact that he is taking the thorazine. I know my friend from work, who is going through the same thing with her son (he's STILL in the hospital!) says the hardest part has always been getting her son to take the meds. Maybe the dr. can come up with something else that doesn't have as strong side effects. |
That is the first thing I thought of too. Polypharmacy is tough because there is never a 1:1 cause and effect, so although the doc said, "Med ABC is for your XYZ", that doesn't mean it doesn't effect other areas. Things like sedation can happen with any or all of those medications he is on, so taking that med may push that side effect over the top...instead of being the only cause of it. He should let his doc know because it can be a delicate balance and if he starts messing with what he takes and when he takes it.