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Can Gabapentin Or Tramadol Cause Confusion?
My husband is a kidney patient, on peritinial dialysis. I ve noticed him confused and some dileriam as he is sleeping. We know from past experience, he doesn t do well with Gabapentin, tramadol. ...ect. Could this be having the same effect. He did remove it last night and he is a bit more calm, sleeping this evening.Thank you
Wed, 25 Oct 2017
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I appreciate your concern
Yes both tramadol and gabapentin can lead to confusion irritability and altered mental state especially in a patient with chronic kidney disease. you mentioned leaving some medication but you did not specify which medication exactly it was.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
I appreciate your concern
Yes both tramadol and gabapentin can lead to confusion irritability and altered mental state especially in a patient with chronic kidney disease. you mentioned leaving some medication but you did not specify which medication exactly it was.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
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