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What Causes Hallucinations While On Fluconazole And Cefuroxime?

Hi my mom is 78yrs old. Show was diagnosed with a UTI along with a fungal infection also. She was given Fluconazole 100mg and Cefuroxime 250mg. She has taken this medication before for the same infection. She starred on the 13th. But this morning she is seeing things and talking to people s who are not there. This not the normal for her. Can you tell me what s going on with her.
Thu, 18 Oct 2018
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Hello,

* There sounds to be an interaction between the simultaneous consumption of antifungal with antibacterial medications, which can interact via drug metabolic pathways inducing P450 mechanics.

I would like to assist further at any time.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Hallucinations While On Fluconazole And Cefuroxime?

Hello, * There sounds to be an interaction between the simultaneous consumption of antifungal with antibacterial medications, which can interact via drug metabolic pathways inducing P450 mechanics. I would like to assist further at any time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon