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What Causes Hallucinations And Dry Mouth After Taking Tizanidine, Zanaflex And Migrelief?
Question: I just started taking Migrelief two days ago, and last night I had hallucinations , woke up almost every hour and had severe dry mouth and today am very week. I take other medications at night for migraine prevention, amitriptilene, topomax, and muscle relaxers - tizandine and zanaflex. Could these medications cause these side effects?
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
In people over age 60, the following medications can cause all the symptoms you list above: Migrelief, tizandine, zanaflex. The likelihood of dry mouth, weakness, and hallucinations all increase when these medications are used in combination. I strongly recommend you stop taking all three medications and visit your doctor as soon as possible to discuss which one to continue, or switch to a different medication.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
In people over age 60, the following medications can cause all the symptoms you list above: Migrelief, tizandine, zanaflex. The likelihood of dry mouth, weakness, and hallucinations all increase when these medications are used in combination. I strongly recommend you stop taking all three medications and visit your doctor as soon as possible to discuss which one to continue, or switch to a different medication.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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