PT and Xanax. Does anyone's elderly family member take this?

She tried Lexapro and had horrible side effects. She don't take many medications.
i will try to get a report and see if it calmed her down some

I am with Daughterof1930 in feeling that low dose and mild antidepressant often much better than the more potent xanax which is not mild, is addictive if needed long term, and must be carefully withdrawn to prevent problems in withdrawal. If used only as needed and if used carefully and seldom, and as a bridge to build up some lessening of anxiety it is appropriate. Like all drugs, when not used appropriately you end up with more problems. It also increases, I would think, the possibility of further falls. Reinjury would be difficult and a horrible setback. The compression fractures are complicating also. Would not want to see further injury if it can be prevented. I would ask about the choice of trying low dose anti depressants. There are many.

Many have seen a fall become a total game changer with the elderly. It’s normal for this to happen, it changes a person both physically and mentally, and fear of it happening again often takes over. My dad took Zoloft his last few years, it didn’t sedate him, and was a big help with his anxiety and sadness

Do you mean .05 or 0.5?

My mom was on a pediatric dose of Klonopin (also a benzo like Xanax, but preferred by geriatric psychiatrist). A low dose of anti anxiety meds did not make my mom sleepy after they adjusted the dose downwards when it did. Is there a geri psych at the facility who can consult?

Also, there are anti depressants that have good anti anxiety properties; those are generally less sedating.