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What Causes Concentration Difficulty While On Oxycodone And Gabapentin?
Hi I am trying to help someone who has been prescribed oxycodone, antidepressant and gabapentin high doses , along with advil and tylenol for post c section pain for the last four months. she has just returned to work and I find her unable to think clearly and quite frankly drugged. I am worried no one is watching out for her and worried about drug addiction. We had a frank discussion today about this and that I was very concerned. She admits that the meds do not really help the pain. but she continues to take all the meds, She is a dear friend and lovely person so not saying anything was not acceptable. I told her we would figure out something so here I am looking up alternatives. Any suggestions?
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Oxycodone can cause CNS side effects like lightheadedness, dizziness and disorientation.
Gabapentin can also cause CNS side effects like somnolence, dizziness, abnormal thinking and anxiety.
Advil (Ibuprofen) can also cause side effects such as dizziness and lightheadedness;
Tylenol(Paracetamol /acetaminophen) does not have any CNS side effects in therapeutic dosage.
She needs review of her medication.
Regards
Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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What Causes Concentration Difficulty While On Oxycodone And Gabapentin?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Oxycodone can cause CNS side effects like lightheadedness, dizziness and disorientation. Gabapentin can also cause CNS side effects like somnolence, dizziness, abnormal thinking and anxiety. Advil (Ibuprofen) can also cause side effects such as dizziness and lightheadedness; Tylenol(Paracetamol /acetaminophen) does not have any CNS side effects in therapeutic dosage. She needs review of her medication. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. Mumbai