Explain the risks and benefits of anti-psychotic medication for individuals with dementia When an anti-psychotic is used for more than 12 weeks they can cause a number of side affects. These side affects can include shakiness, sedation, unsteadiness, falls and blood clots. These risks can be overcome if the prescription is reviewed by the prescribing doctor regularly. There are however a number of benefits to taking the anti-psychotic medication. They can stop people from suffering from hallucinations and dilusions , they can help with depression and they also help people who suffer from mood swings.
Studies have shown that fluoxetine use alone is somewhat effective in treating depression; however, newer treatments need to be found. In response to this researchers have begun to study the combination of fluoxetine
People with Alzheimer’s disease lose nerve cells which use this chemical. The other types of medication are generally used in line with anti dementia drugs due to side affects. Commonly used medications can affect people with dementia in positive and negative ways. Positive ways in which it can affect someone are, a brighter mood, it may give them the ability to perform activities such as going shopping or to social functions. It may offer reduced memory loss and a reduction in hallucinations.
In these cases, the medication provides temporary relief but the patient is asked to seek further help, such as a counselor, to find a more permanent fix (Bipolar Disorder, 2009). Some scientific evidence proves that hypnosis and meditation, along with affirmation, raise energy in a person with changing DNA. Affirmations along with meditation or hypnosis will raise consciousness, increase well-being, and balance chemistry in
Mania, which is common in Bipolar 1, causes “psychotic” episodes, and sometimes hallucinations (Purse 2). There is also a mixed state where people experience both mania and depression at the same time. When people go through this state, they have trouble sleeping, their appetite dramatically changes and he/she may have suicidal thoughts and states of agitation. They may also feel full of energy and hopeless at the same time. Another form of bi polar disorder is Rapid Cycling.
Some people with major depression may feel better after taking antidepressants for a few weeks. However, many people need to take medication for 4 - 9 months to get a full response and to prevent depression from coming
Anti-depressants may be advised if depression is suspected. Depression is common in people with dementia and may be overlooked. Sleeping tablets are sometimes needed if difficulty sleeping is a persistent problem. 1.3 Outline the risks and benefits of antipsychotic medication for individuals with dementia Antipsychotics The use of using antipsychotic medicines can help treat aggression and agitation, which could also * aid better sleep, * being more cooperative, * being able to participate in daily living tasks, * able to make own decisions Possible side effects of antipsychotics can include: • drowsiness • shaking • trembling • muscle twitches • spasms • weight gain • blurred vision • constipation • lack of sex drive • dry mouth However, they are used with caution and usually for short periods because they can: * increase the risk of a person experiencing cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke or heart attack * make other symptoms of dementia worse and cause drowsiness. If antipsychotics are used, they will be
Mental Health Mental Health Bi Polar Disorder Bi Polar disorder is a condition which causes the person to have periodic mood swings. These mood swings can happen very abruptly and tend to be very quick with the change between manic (happiness, compulsiveness) and depression. There are three types of Bi-Polar: * Type 1 Bi-Polar where the affected has had about 1 manic episode while having multiple depression episodes. In the past it was called manic depression. * Type 2 Bi-Polar where the affected has not experienced complete mania but instead experience hypomania which causes them to have high energy levels and impulsiveness.
There are three possible causes that are known to cause Bipolar Disorder A. Genetic Factors might come into play with starting Bipolar Disorder. 1. In families of people with bipolar disorder, relatives like parents, children, siblings are more likely to have a mood disorder than the relatives of those who do not have bipolar disorder. 2.
Anticonvulsants are prescribed to those who have signs of rapid cycling or mixed episodes. Lastly, antidepressants are prescribed to those with stage 1 bipolar and they also receive a mood stabilizer. Therapy is also known to help people with this disorder. Family therapy helps the families work through issues that may be causing the episodes to be more frequent or severe. It also helps the family get a better understanding of what is going on with their loved one and how they can fix the environment around them to decrease the