Posted by Rambo on July 4, 1999, at 19:36:55
In reply to Remenol, posted by Allan on July 4, 1999, at 18:27:37
> My 86 year old mother was recently placed on
> Remenol for depression, she suffered a severe reaction, with loss of speech, and imobility.
>
> I need some info about this drug.
>
>
> AllanIf you are referring to Remeron, what happened may not be too surprising. This med is wired backwards when it comes to sedation; (the smaller the dose, the greater the sedation!). Docs usually give older folks tinier doses (understandably). In this case that strategy can backfire.
(I hope you are not referreing to Demerol however!)You night try checking out Dr. Bob's tips page where you can do a search for info on the stuff.
I assume your mom is off this stuff and hopethat she clears up soon as the stuff gets out of her system.
poster:Rambo
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