A member asked:

How do i know if mom's getting worse or it's the medicine? ftd on chlopromazine 50mg @4hs and depakote 250mg@12hrs. weak, tired, vitals are ok.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Mark Wick answered

Medicines: I need to know why those medications are being given and what your mother's general medical problems include.

Answered 11/17/2015

2k views

Thank

Comments: Are you sure that FTD is a correct diagnosis, as she is in a far older age group for this problem, and may be Alzheimer's instead? Not clear why she would be taking chlorpromazine or Depakote for FTD as sole drugs which have ever provided benefit are SSRI's. However, the "weak and tired" can be secondary to the current drugs. Suggest second opinion, as I have loads of concerns as above.

Answered 11/17/2015

2k views

Thank

Related Questions