My 83-year-old father is experiencing depression, loss of appetite, restlessness, and sudden behavioral changes over the last month. He has normal blood pressure, no heart disease, and no diabetes, but he has been taking Nitrest 10mg, Stalopam 10mg, Nodon 5mg, Lonazap 0.25mg, and Ultracet daily for the past 12 years. Could these new symptoms be a side effect of his long-term medications, and does his current prescription need to be adjusted?

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My 83-year-old father is experiencing depression, loss of appetite, restlessness, and sudden behavioral changes over the last month. He has normal blood pressure, no heart disease, and no diabetes, but he has been taking Nitrest 10mg, Stalopam 10mg, Nodon 5mg, Lonazap 0.25mg, and Ultracet daily for the past 12 years. Could these new symptoms be a side effect of his long-term medications, and does his current prescription need to be adjusted?

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My 83-year-old father is experiencing depression, loss of appetite, restlessness, and sudden behavioral changes over the last month. He has normal blood pressure, no heart disease, and no diabetes, but he has been taking Nitrest 10mg, Stalopam 10mg, Nodon 5mg, Lonazap 0.25mg, and Ultracet daily for the past 12 years. Could these new symptoms be a side effect of his long-term medications, and does his current prescription need to be adjusted?

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G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

3 days ago

Yes, your father's symptoms could certainly be side effects of his medications. At 83, the liver and kidneys process drugs more slowly, causing them to accumulate. Taking Nitrest (zolpidem), Lonazap (clonazepam), and Ultracet (tramadol) together for 12 years poses a high risk of cognitive decline, depression, and behavioral changes. Additionally, combining Stalopam (escitalopam) and Ultracet can trigger restlessness. His prescription urgently needs a professional review. Please consult his doctor immediately for a gradual, supervised tapering of these high-risk medications, as stopping them suddenly can cause dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Also, have his doctor rule out other acute issues like infections.

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My 83-year-old father is experiencing depression, loss of appetite, restlessness, and sudden behavioral changes over the last month. He has normal blood pressure, no heart disease, and no diabetes, but he has been taking Nitrest 10mg, Stalopam 10mg, Nodon 5mg, Lonazap 0.25mg, and Ultracet daily for the past 12 years. Could these new symptoms be a side effect of his long-term medications, and does his current prescription need to be adjusted?

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