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Do Simvastatin, Levothyroxine, Enalapril, Clonidine And Metformin Cause Mental Dysfunction?
Yes...I am helping a person who is mentally deficient and has a list of drugs which I think are causing most of her problems...they are Simvastatin, levothyroxine; enalapril ; clonidine; metformin; omeprazole, amlodipine; atenolol;; meloxicam plus cinnamon tablets, and vitamins. she is experiencing weight loss , insomnia and does not have a history of high cholesterol or heart disease. She has diabetes with related pain in her feet. She has no money or computer so I am asking about this for her...
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Medication are there to take care of illness. Every medication can have some side effects which are manageable and if not the medication are changed or dosage is decreased. Its not advisable to stop any medication without consulting your practitioner. If there is any problem arising its better to consult your practitioner to know the reason behind it.
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Do Simvastatin, Levothyroxine, Enalapril, Clonidine And Metformin Cause Mental Dysfunction?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Medication are there to take care of illness. Every medication can have some side effects which are manageable and if not the medication are changed or dosage is decreased. Its not advisable to stop any medication without consulting your practitioner. If there is any problem arising its better to consult your practitioner to know the reason behind it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.