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What Causes Uneasiness In Body While Taking Metformin, Lisinopril And Prozac?

I take the following medications, metformin, lisinopril, nuvigil, ritalin and prozac. The last three are for nacolepsy with cataplexy that I developed within the last year at age 67. I understand you might need to know the dosages. I will be seeing my doctor next week but in the meantime I just wanted to research a little online. Occasionally, my hands feel slightly jittery and I was wondering if one or a combination of all the meds would be causing this. When he prescribed the narcolepsy cocktail, my doctor suggested that I not take the ritalin every day so I take it about 5 times a week, depending if I m going out of the house for the day. I understand that I will not change my prescription without consulting my doctor first. I just wanted to know if any of these would cause mild jitteriness for lack of a better term or if I should try to see my doctor sooner. Let me add that I usually drink diet soda, one or two cans a day, but I am trying hard to drink more water instead. However, lately I haven t had diet soda in the house but I ve been drinking diet Snapple. I realize they are not good choices. I ve never felt invigorated after drinking cola and it never keeps me awake but I m wondering if the Snapple has more caffeine and that s what s affecting me. Of course, I can easily prove that theory but not drinking it. I don t drink coffee or tea and very seldom any alcoholic beverage. Thanks so much for your time.
Wed, 15 Apr 2020
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Hello,

* The uneasiness in the body with said medications can be related to

- possible hypoglycemia after intake of metformin for diabetes

- altered electrolyte balance through Lisinopril

- over dose of Prozac affecting central nervous system

It is suggested to discuss the issue with your treating doc for best possible guidelines and dose adjustment or addition of some molecule for this issue. Do not hesitate to contact further at any point of time in medical need please.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Uneasiness In Body While Taking Metformin, Lisinopril And Prozac?

Hello, * The uneasiness in the body with said medications can be related to - possible hypoglycemia after intake of metformin for diabetes - altered electrolyte balance through Lisinopril - over dose of Prozac affecting central nervous system It is suggested to discuss the issue with your treating doc for best possible guidelines and dose adjustment or addition of some molecule for this issue. Do not hesitate to contact further at any point of time in medical need please. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel