He became aggressive thinking I was hurting him. I could not talk him down.
It lasted about half an hour. Held me down , would not let me up.
Afterwards had no memory of what had happened.
Doctor prescribed Divalproex ER 250 mg tab.
Suggestions for any other meds.
I would not hesitate to call 911.
Put all knives and guns where he can’t reach them, out of the house if possible. Be aware that he doesn’t need a weapon to hurt you. He’s now the weapon.
Some things can’t be fixed by medicine. This may be one of them. I hope you will be okay.
Only a doctor should make meds suggestions, you know that.
If it’s all too much, danger to self/others, call 911. Today sounds very dangerous.
Keep any knives or sharp objects out of his reach. If you have pets, re-home them or guard them with your life. There is no telling what he is capable of now. He’s not the same person you knew anymore, sadly.
Call 911 if this happens again. You HAVE to, for both of your safety.
He held you down for 1-1/2 hours? 90 minutes? That's enough right there. He says he has no memory...
This is not a good situation. My friend's hubby got ALZ. He was THE MOST GENTLE PERSON.. until ALZ... He got violent. He was in a AL, he got violent, and the facility called 911 had him removed before they even called her.
Yes, your time to move him in a facility was that day he held you down for 90 minutes... Now is the time to move him...
Do you have other family members around? You may need emotional backup support... Noting wrong with that. validation...
" being held down" call 911 immediately and without hesitation to come transport him to ER. You are unsafe and he is unsafe to himself and others.
Now for your medication question, call his PCP immediately and, make the PCP aware of the change, the aggression and, have PCP give you directions.
Get help !
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