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Do Metformin, Diltiazem, Atorvastatin, Zoloft, Metoprolol And Midodrine Cause Confusion?
My mother-in-law has dementia and we are in the process of having her placed in a home. We are concerned about all the medications she takes. We wonder if they may be contributing to her confusion. She s on Midodrine 5mg 3xday, Metopropol 25, Metformin, Diltiazem 360, Zoloft 25, Atorvastatin 40, Digox 25. She is 83. How can we find out what she needs and doesn t need? Rose.
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Hello,
The dizziness sound to be in relation with the side effects of tablet Metoclopramide. Kindly discontinue further doses of Metroclopramide and consult office of your doctor for further guidelines.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The dizziness sound to be in relation with the side effects of tablet Metoclopramide. Kindly discontinue further doses of Metroclopramide and consult office of your doctor for further guidelines.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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