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Can Aerocort Inhaler Cause Drowsiness In An Elderly Patient?
HI my dad has Beemer using Aerocort inhaler for a long time now and I m wondering if that s the reason he keeps dozing. You can t even hold a 2 minute conversation with him as he will doz off in the middle. Last week he fell from his seat while dozzing and hurt his arm and leg. Please advise.
Mon, 10 Jun 2019
Hello,
Aerocort does do not cause drowsiness.
If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI brain to rule out possible intracranial (inside the brain) causes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Aerocort does do not cause drowsiness.
If symptoms persist, better to consult a neurologist and plan for an MRI brain to rule out possible intracranial (inside the brain) causes.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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