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What Causes Hallucination After Taking Atropine?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015
Question: My 95-year old Mom was given atropine to clear up excessive mucus. She is now hallucinating and has not slept all night. She has had a history of negative side effects from traditional expectorants. What should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
probably delirium due to atropine.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns for your mother.

She is hallucinating and has not slept at all in night. This has developed after atropine use.

I think she has probably developed delirium due to atropine. Elderly are sensitive to such side effects. You mention that she has history of side effects from expectorants.

In my opinion, you should consult the doctor immediately. Physostigmine is an antidote to these side effects of atropine. The urgent treatment is necessary.

Hope this helps.
I wish for speedy recovery of your mom.

Take care.
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What Causes Hallucination After Taking Atropine?

Brief Answer: probably delirium due to atropine. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. I can understand your concerns for your mother. She is hallucinating and has not slept at all in night. This has developed after atropine use. I think she has probably developed delirium due to atropine. Elderly are sensitive to such side effects. You mention that she has history of side effects from expectorants. In my opinion, you should consult the doctor immediately. Physostigmine is an antidote to these side effects of atropine. The urgent treatment is necessary. Hope this helps. I wish for speedy recovery of your mom. Take care.