Misc Promethazine....... dangerous in the elderly?

[JohnBoy2000]

Muscarinic acetylcholine blocker, apparently quite potent.

This can increase the risk of falling, tripping, slipping etc.?

Benzo's and Z drugs increase dementia onset apparently.

Unsure if acetylcholine blockers do this also?

Experiences?

Thoughts on recommended hypnotic in the elderly to avoid complications?

Probably mirtazapine I'm thinking.

 

[daturetard]

Old folks are probably best off to avoid strong sedative med

 

[rentedbythehour]

Promethazine is not something that would be taken in a regular basis. It's main use is for nausea. It is known to have sedating effects. It would definitely increase fall risk. I have a script for it. It's one of the only meds out there that will make me sleep.

 

[JohnBoy2000]

Promethazine is not something that would be taken in a regular basis. It's main use is for nausea. It is known to have sedating effects. It would definitely increase fall risk. I have a script for it. It's one of the only meds out there that will make me sleep.

I took 75 mg for years for sleep every night.

 

[rentedbythehour]

I took 75 mg for years for sleep every night.

I only took 25 mg but I take a bunch of other shit that's supposed to make you sleep. Promethazine was the only thing that would work.

 

[paranoid android]

Promethazine like all anticholinergics can raise the dementia risk