Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Approximately 20 percent of elderly persons experience anxiety severe enough to warrant treatment, including medication. The Anxiety Disorders Association of America indicates that "anxiety is as common in the old as in the young..."
Because the elderly also have additional medical conditio...
your right about forgetting if you took your pill or not . sometimes i used to have to write it down . i have the 7 day pill box which has helped alot .i used to take ambien for sleeping .but, stopped taking it . now i've been taking atarax 25 mg . but, i'm taking it under my doctors care . is it safe to take long term ? i get confused i think from all the medication i'm on . i take xanax and prozac and now my dr. added 75mgs of welbutrin . then she will increase it to 150mgs if i can tolerate it .i was hoping to get off prozac cause,not only did it stp working for like it used too . i've gained 30lbs. in a yr. don't exercise can't get my self moving . no energy & alot of aches & pains .i sleep alot from the meds & depression .this is only the 2nd week of welbutrin . i know i have to wait atlest 4 weeks for any inprovement .what do you think of the herbal vitamin valerian ? thanks silverfox 46
Thanks for your comment. I am glad the 7 day sorter is helping you. It is scary to forget medication, especially if it is something that must be taken.
Unfortunately, I am not familiar with Valerian and would not be able to offer an opinion on this. If you do decide to take it, please speak with your physician first. Because herbal supplements can have side effects and can interfere with other medications you are taking, it is important for your doctor to be aware of all medications you are taking, including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins and herbal supplements.
Eileen