Please suggest some medicine that will treat my grandmother's hallucinations.

Question

Hi doctor,

My grandmother, aged 77, has had severe hallucinations for the last two years. But for the last month, she has continuously seen bad images and heard voices of people saying she is a thief, calling the cops, etc. Please suggest some medicine that will treat her as soon as possible.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Seeing objects and hearing voices are seen in some individuals of older age. Such symptoms occur due to depression and psychosis. This should be adequately evaluated. Her blood sugar levels and electrolyte levels should be checked. I hope she is not on any other drug therapy like steroids or painkillers. For her symptoms, Olanzapine or Quetiapine can be used to reduce the symptoms. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take the medicines with their consent.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

The usual doses for the elderly are 5 mg to 10 mg after dinner. This should be given once at night. Yes, metabolic side effects, like weight gain, increased blood sugar levels, sedation, excessive sleepiness, etc., can limit the drug's use. Before starting the drug, you should talk with her doctor. The drug should be given in prescribed doses only.

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