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Question: Thank you! My wife was prescribed MECLIZINE 25mg and ONDANSETRON 8 mg by XXXXXXX Hill MD on 12/24, because XXXXXXX Gray, primary for XXXXXXX DE LA XXXXXXX dob 1/2/42, was not at the Natesan Group office. My wife has been treated for anxiety and depression over some time.
The side effects are weakness. and oversleeping. She has been too tired to get out of bed and we are quite worried. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you. XXXXXXX de la XXXXXXX (410) 742-1306
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The side effects are weakness. and oversleeping. She has been too tired to get out of bed and we are quite worried. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you. XXXXXXX de la XXXXXXX (410) 742-1306
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Brief Answer:
they are probably side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
meclizine is an antihistamine drug and one of the most common side effects of such drugs is sleepiness! Other common (or less common) side effects may include fatigue, blurring of vision, dry mouth, confusion, etc. Ondasetron is usually better tolerated and your wife's symptoms are probably unrelated to it.
Since you've mentioned anxiety and depression, please take into account that some of the drug used for these conditions may interact with meclizine and cause increased sleepiness. The same applies for other central nervous system depressants like alcohol for example. If she's able to communicate properly, breath normally and she just feels sleepy and tired then let her sleep it off. Otherwise she may have to be examined by a doctor. Another thing to keep in mind is that since she probably had nausea and/or vomiting (I guess... you haven't mentioned the reason she took the pills) then other disorders may contribute to her symptoms like a low sodium level. So if there's anything more than just some sleepiness, time will make the side effects wear off.
In case things get worse (like if she can't respond, she breath abnormally, she's confused, has a newly acquired headache, serious muscle weakness, etc) then a visit to the emergency room will be required.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Happy New Year!
they are probably side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
meclizine is an antihistamine drug and one of the most common side effects of such drugs is sleepiness! Other common (or less common) side effects may include fatigue, blurring of vision, dry mouth, confusion, etc. Ondasetron is usually better tolerated and your wife's symptoms are probably unrelated to it.
Since you've mentioned anxiety and depression, please take into account that some of the drug used for these conditions may interact with meclizine and cause increased sleepiness. The same applies for other central nervous system depressants like alcohol for example. If she's able to communicate properly, breath normally and she just feels sleepy and tired then let her sleep it off. Otherwise she may have to be examined by a doctor. Another thing to keep in mind is that since she probably had nausea and/or vomiting (I guess... you haven't mentioned the reason she took the pills) then other disorders may contribute to her symptoms like a low sodium level. So if there's anything more than just some sleepiness, time will make the side effects wear off.
In case things get worse (like if she can't respond, she breath abnormally, she's confused, has a newly acquired headache, serious muscle weakness, etc) then a visit to the emergency room will be required.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Happy New Year!
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