Theyve told me to increase the serequil and as soon as we started it this second time he has severe diarrhea again. Has anyone else had these results from it? He also has dementia and amputee below left knee. The diarrhea is so bad it runs out everywhere and he sticks his hands in his diaper if I don't see it quick enough. Im talking diarrhea every ten minutes. Im going through wipes and diapers at an unreal rate.
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You or whoever is doing the hands on caring has to be a strong advocate for your FIL and sometimes that means learning to say no. As in NO!
So don't be afraid to speak up to the hospice nurse or anyone else affiliated with your hospice agency to ensure that your FIL is receiving the best care possible.
And if it's gotten to be too much to keep him in your home, you may have to have him placed in a nursing facility.
I wish you all well.
I really am surprised that they would increase a medication or continue to prescribe it if they are aware of the side effects that are being experienced.
Please speak with your hospice team. Personally I take seroquel every few days for sleep and do not experience diarrhea but that is me. I hope you can solve this problem which is unacceptable.
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