My mom's refrain for 2-1/2 years has been I don't feel good. I believe her. We tried anti-anxiety medications; nothing has worked. She sleeps like a limp doll, too much, can't get out of bed. She is aware of these changes and fights them. It is distressing. I recall that stimulants are used for teens with ADHD and focus problems. Maybe this would help her. I want to research and discuss w her NP and maybe get referral for psychiatrist or gerontologist who might know more about this.
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Do not give an elderly patient anything with a black box warning!
See the "Beer's List" of contraindicated meds for people over 65.
It is so good that you want to help your Mom.
But this idea is half-baked, grasping at straws.
I am so glad you asked your question here today!
Again, ask any doctor first, but there are vitamins and supplements that could be missing from taking certain medications. Get a med check with her health checkup.
OTC:
Vit. B-12
Magnesium
Omega 3
do have an effect on depression or tiredness.
Have her checked for a UTI
Doctor, doctor doctor!
Was she tested for Covid recently?
Has she ever had a full medical/physical work-up by her primary doctor, including blood work? Any other tests recently, like past 6 months?
Maybe it's her thyroid, could be many many other things. She has lethargy -- which is a very vague symptom (lethargy is not an illness, but rather a symptom of a something).
Take her to her primary physician and start there, unless she's already been seen in the past 6 months.
We're not doctors and without knowing what testing and results she's had recently, it's sort of a waste of time to ask this forum. I wish success in helping your Mom fell better!
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It does not 'energize' them, it simply helps calm their overactive brains and gives them a chance to settle down and plan.
IDK if these kinds of drugs are OK to use in elderly folks. That's why you'll need to take mom to see a Psychiatrist. (Most PCP's do not want to do 'mental issue' management.
An antianxiety drug would be sedating--the opposite of what you're trying to accomplish.
What are mom's health issues? She may just be winding down.
A good checkup is in order. Then you can make a decision on what, if anything, you'll want to do.