These and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause bleeding ulcers
Can cause lethargy, dizziness, confusion, anxiety, urinary difficulties, dry mouth and blurry vision
Benadryl
(diphenhydramine)
Can cause lethargy, dizziness, confusion, anxiety, urinary difficulties, dry mouth and blurry vision
Interacts with digoxin; can cause dangerous slowing of the heart, lethargy, dizziness, and confusion
Compazine
(prochlorperazine)
Can cause Parkinson’s symptoms and lethargy
Stays in the system for a long time; can cause lethargy, dizziness, and confusion
Stays in the system for a long time; can cause low sodium and low sugar
Elavil
(amitriptyline)
Can cause lethargy, dizziness, confusion, urinary difficulties, dry mouth, and blurry vision
Haldol
(haloperidol)
Can cause dangerous heart rhythms, Parkinson’s symptoms, dizziness, lethargy, and confusion
Can cause dangerous slowing of the heart, lethargy, depression, dizziness, and confusion
Can cause iron toxicity if taken unnecessarily
Can cause dangerous heart rhythms, GI upset, and poor appetite if level is too high
Lasix
(furosemide)
May cause low potassium and dehydration
Can cause dangerous heart rhythms, Parkinson’s symptoms, dizziness, lethargy, and confusion
Can cause dangerous heart rhythms, GI upset, and poor appetite if level is too high
Interacts with digoxin; can cause dangerous heart rhythms, GI upset, poor appetite, and ringing in the ears if level is too high
Reglan
(metoclopramide)
Can cause Parkinson’s symptoms, lethargy, and anxiety
Can cause dangerous heart rhythms, Parkinson’s symptoms, dizziness, lethargy, and confusion
Tylenol PM
(acetaminophen & diphenhydramine)
Acetaminophen (over 4 grams a day) can cause liver damage; diphenhydramine can cause lethargy, dizziness, confusion, anxiety, urinary difficulties, dry mouth and blurry vision
Stays in the system for a long time; can cause lethargy, dizziness, and confusion
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