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JUNEFISCHER Asked July 2023

Has anyone used ABH cream for agitation?

Midkid58 Jul 2023
Daddy had both oral and ointment types of benzos. The oral route was far more effective, but when he was unable to swallow, we used the ointment on the inside of his forearm.

Just be sure to wash YOUR hands after applying..unless you also want to chill out.

Do stay on top of the agitation thing. It can be hard to bring somebody 'down' who is frantic and anxious.

Fawnby Jul 2023
Why not just get a prescription for Ativan and stick the pill under their tongue to dissolve? A cream seems like a bother, and if it's used to treat nausea, why use it on someone who doesn't have that symptom?

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BarbBrooklyn Jul 2023
In case anyone is wondering, this is Ativan, Benadryl and Haldol gel, used to treat nausea in chemo patients.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33246839/
CaringinVA Jul 2023
Thanks Barb for clarifying this. I had not heard of it. I wonder if it would be helpful to my MIL should she become agitated later in her journey.

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