Advil / Motrin (ibuprofen)
These and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause bleeding ulcers
Atarax
/ Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
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
Calan SR (verapamil)
Interacts with digoxin; can cause dangerous slowing of the heart, lethargy,
dizziness, and confusion
Compazine
(prochlorperazine)
Can cause Parkinson's symptoms and lethargy
Dalmane
(flurazepam)
Stays in the system for a long time; can cause lethargy, dizziness, and
confusion
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Diabinese
(chlorpropamide)
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
Inderal
(propranolol)
Can cause dangerous slowing of the heart, lethargy, depression, dizziness, and
confusion
Iron
supplements
Can cause iron toxicity if taken unnecessarily
Lanoxin (digoxin)
Can cause dangerous heart rhythms, GI upset, and poor appetite if level is too
high
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Lasix
(furosemide)
May cause low potassium and dehydration
Mellaril
(thioridazine)
Can cause dangerous heart rhythms, Parkinson's symptoms, dizziness, lethargy,
and confusion
Procan SR (procainamide)
Can cause dangerous heart rhythms, GI upset, and poor appetite if level is too
high
Quinaglute (quinidine)
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
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Serentil
(mesoridazine)
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
Valium
(diazepam)
Stays in the system for a long time; can cause lethargy, dizziness, and
confusion
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