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Confused, Sleeping A Lot, Dizziness, Loss Of Balance, Memory Loss. On Many Prescribed Medications. What Could Be The Problem?

Help...I am concerned with the quantity of prescribed drugs my 48 year old daughter is taking. If I list those drugs (10) several for the same thing, will you give me your opinion ? She has become confused, sleeping too much, dizzy, loses her balance, memory loss.....thank you, a very concerned mom...
I didn't realize I had to pay for an answer...I don't have the money..I am on social security..sorry, I wasted your time..
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Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hi.
First of all, you wont have to pay HCM for asking questions at the public forum, so rest assured.
You have not mentioned the names of the medicines your daughter is on. If they are psychiatric medicines, a number of them might cause drowsiness, make the person feel dizzy, lethargic, even lose balance and fall. More severe side effects might also occur.

Please consult the psychiatrist (in case she is on psychiatric medicines) regarding these side effects and consider the possibility of dose adjustment with him/her.

Hope this helps
Dr A Rao Kavoor
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Dr.Nehal's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.

I have gone through your history. As you have not mentioned the names of drug your daughter is taking, it is difficult to link them with her symptoms.

There are many drugs , benzodiazepine group in particular, may cause similar symptoms so you should consult her treating doctor to find out the exact cause of her symptoms.

Doctor may rule out physical causes by advising blood investigations like hemogram, endocrine and electrolytes assay.
Treatment would be directed as per cause.

Thanks.

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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Sumanth Mallikarjuna Majgi's  Response
hello,
thank you for choosing HCM,

unless i get the list of those drugs, it is difficult to answer. kindly comeback with the list of drugs your daughter is using

wish you and your daughter good health

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Confused, Sleeping A Lot, Dizziness, Loss Of Balance, Memory Loss. On Many Prescribed Medications. What Could Be The Problem?

Hi. First of all, you wont have to pay HCM for asking questions at the public forum, so rest assured. You have not mentioned the names of the medicines your daughter is on. If they are psychiatric medicines, a number of them might cause drowsiness, make the person feel dizzy, lethargic, even lose balance and fall. More severe side effects might also occur. Please consult the psychiatrist (in case she is on psychiatric medicines) regarding these side effects and consider the possibility of dose adjustment with him/her. Hope this helps Dr A Rao Kavoor