paula lynne
06-04-12, 16:01
Oh dear, Im in a right pickle mateys. :weep:My dad has been prescribed codiene for a neck condition. (hes 78 and has early signs of dementia too). On the table last night I noticed a box of Amitryptaline (sp?).......
I picked them up and dad says "Oh, they are my water tablets...."
"When did you have these prescribed dad?"
"Been on them a while......take em at night, make me sleepy...."
I took out the leaflet and read out loud what they were used for.
"But Im not depressed or anxious!"
"Dad, didnt the doctor TELL you WHY he was giving you these??"
"No, Im not bloody depressed.......well, Im not taking them NO MORE!"
"Dad, there MUST have been a reason they were prescribed to you"
(He doesnt know that I know, he said if the pain in his neck continued he would "Do himself in....") If he verbalised this to the doctor, he was right to prescribe them clearly.
I began to have anxiety, explaining to dad that it would be dangerous if he stopped completely, and if the doctor prescribed them, he should take them.
Now, I am totally kicking myself for saying anything, he may stop taking them which would cause side-effects etc...
I should also mention my dad is an alcoholic, who drinks everyday. He denys it of course, and has LOTS of clever ideas to aviod being caught out. I mentioned to his lady friend that strong painkillers like codiene, along with anti-depressants with a sedative effect, PLUS alcohol are a very dangerous mix. Its something Im unable to discuss with my dad, he would flip.
Ive spoken to my siblings, and they are of the opinion, nothing anyone can say will stop him drinking. Ok. But I KNOW that when hes had painkillers before, he would rather be in pain with his neck so he can go drinking.
So, Im in a fix because I have a feeling he will stop his anti-ds abpruptly because I told him what they are. Should I have kept my mouth shut? Probably. On the other hand, while he is still relatively compis mentis, shouldnt he KNOW what he is taking? :huh:
I should know better. The mouth is in gear before the brain, such is anxiety. Ultimately, if hes made his mind up, nothing anyone can say will change his mind. I could ask his lady friend to keep an eye out to make sure he takes them I guess. I could kick myself.
Luv Paula...who is feeling very pouty and is sick of this blooming vertigo...urgh.:wacko:
Thanks for reading x
I picked them up and dad says "Oh, they are my water tablets...."
"When did you have these prescribed dad?"
"Been on them a while......take em at night, make me sleepy...."
I took out the leaflet and read out loud what they were used for.
"But Im not depressed or anxious!"
"Dad, didnt the doctor TELL you WHY he was giving you these??"
"No, Im not bloody depressed.......well, Im not taking them NO MORE!"
"Dad, there MUST have been a reason they were prescribed to you"
(He doesnt know that I know, he said if the pain in his neck continued he would "Do himself in....") If he verbalised this to the doctor, he was right to prescribe them clearly.
I began to have anxiety, explaining to dad that it would be dangerous if he stopped completely, and if the doctor prescribed them, he should take them.
Now, I am totally kicking myself for saying anything, he may stop taking them which would cause side-effects etc...
I should also mention my dad is an alcoholic, who drinks everyday. He denys it of course, and has LOTS of clever ideas to aviod being caught out. I mentioned to his lady friend that strong painkillers like codiene, along with anti-depressants with a sedative effect, PLUS alcohol are a very dangerous mix. Its something Im unable to discuss with my dad, he would flip.
Ive spoken to my siblings, and they are of the opinion, nothing anyone can say will stop him drinking. Ok. But I KNOW that when hes had painkillers before, he would rather be in pain with his neck so he can go drinking.
So, Im in a fix because I have a feeling he will stop his anti-ds abpruptly because I told him what they are. Should I have kept my mouth shut? Probably. On the other hand, while he is still relatively compis mentis, shouldnt he KNOW what he is taking? :huh:
I should know better. The mouth is in gear before the brain, such is anxiety. Ultimately, if hes made his mind up, nothing anyone can say will change his mind. I could ask his lady friend to keep an eye out to make sure he takes them I guess. I could kick myself.
Luv Paula...who is feeling very pouty and is sick of this blooming vertigo...urgh.:wacko:
Thanks for reading x