A 88-year-old female asked:
88 yr old mom confused. taking aricept, lexapro, (escitalopram) loritab, and inderal. shouldn't meds be evaluated? if so, by whom?
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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered
36 years experience Clinical Psychology
Yes, I think so.: Is there one physician responsible for all of these? Or, several? Yes, each office should have accurate, full info on all meds taken including otc ; herbals. Even a pharmacy can advise of interaction risks - and there are some here. None extreme, but still serious. Dizzy, confused, weak, etc is likely possible with these in combo. If she's in a facility, their staff should coord it - request it!
Answered on Dec 7, 2013
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Dr. Charles Fehlauer answered
35 years experience Geriatrics
Yes: Confusion can be caused by medications and should be evaluated to see if the medications are all necessary or causing the confusion. If you have a specialist in geritric medicine to consult with this would be ideal.
Answered on Dec 7, 2013
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Dr. Theresa Redling answered
34 years experience Geriatrics
Geriatrician: There are a few meds that can be contributing to your mom's confusion and are used less in the elderly due to higher incidence of side effects( inderal, (propranolol) lortab). A full geriaric assessment will include a med review and a cogntive evaluation, often with blood tests and brain imaging to assist with diagnosis and then treatment , if needed.
Answered on Mar 12, 2016
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