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AGGRESIVE BEHAVIOUR
My father age is 67 years he is physically fit but have diabetes type 2 in control from last 1 year
And have hypertension but in control taking medicine Father is going aggressive day by day
Meaningless talking hyper every talk normal talk
Should I give him serta 25 mg for control aggression if not then wt to give to stable mental condition
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Your father is taking medication for physical illness as DM, HTN
* AGE above 60*
There are certain precautions need to be taken before starting medications at higher age for aggression or hyperactivity, :
You must have a NCCT done , a holistic assessment of symptoms of aggression along with mood symptoms, sleep, memory need to be done before starting medications or making a diagnosis
If NCCT comes normal, after assessment it's dementia or other illness, medication at low dose will be planned
* Second if CT have some findings, a neurologist have to be consulted
* On net you can read about vascular dementia,, vascular depression or mania that are common in such age having comorbities as you mentioned
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Hello Sir
Sertraline can worsen the situation
As these are not the symptoms of depression
Further details of the issues are required
As there can be multiple causes behind these symptoms
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kindly contact me. on seven. nine seven. four six zero eigh.t one nine nine .or kindly consult online for further management and treatment
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Age related issues can be there
If you are starting medicine on your own then please dont start. Sudden aggression and meaningless talk at his age can be due to infection, low sodium, thyroid issue, or early dementia
For his issues doctor need to take detailed history and along with assessment
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Sertraline is not a medicine to treat aggression. Please don’t medicate your father without consulting a psychiatrist. Considering his age, aggression has various causes. Will need evaluation first.
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Do not give medicines by yourself without doctor prescription.
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