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Past and Present Medications Bromocriptine - Used to stimulate the brain and may help to control the storms by controlling pulse, sweating, blood pressure. Zantac- To prevent stomach problems, reflux, ulcers, etc. Baclofen- Serious muscle relaxant. Reduces spasticity and helps controls agitation. Colace- Stool softener. Being bed ridden and not being on a regular diet can cause constipation. Geodan- To calm Michael down and allow him to sleep. Clonidine Patch- Used to control his blood pressure especially during storms. As needed meds: Ibuprofen and Tylenol- For pain relief. Michael cannot tell us when he is in pain, so it is a judgement call. Ativan- Similar to Valium. Relaxant. Controls the storms. Propranolol- Beta- Blocker. Slows down the system. Helps controls agitaiton. Torodal- Pain reliever. Somewhere between Motrin and Moriphine. |
Michael's Meds