HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Having Hallucinations After Taking Flucloxacillin. Taking Anxiolytic. Taking Medicine For Diabetes, Angina, Pain Killers And Constipation

Hi, my uncle has started having hallucinations (seeing people) and he can be persistent in that they are there. Now I noticed this when he started taken flucoxycilian which he takes when ever he has infection. Could this be the cause? Currently being prescribed a anxiolytic to help him with his hallucinations Also he is on concuction of other medications for diabetes , angina, Parkinson s, pain killers, constipations relief. Thank you
Mon, 11 Jun 2012
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist 's  Response
Hi and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your question...

From your description, I infer that your uncle is having transient visual hallucinations. Now, Flucloxacillin is not known to cause any hallucinations or psychiatric symptoms.

However anti-parkinsonian medication are well known to cause psychotic symptoms including hallucinations. The other aspect to consider is that since he is on a cocktail of medicaton, interactions between medication can occur and this can sometimes lead to erratic levels of a particular drug, thus increasing the risk for side effects. Moreover, in elderly persons, who have multiple medical complications and who are on multiple medication, delirium should also be considered as a differential diagnosis. (symptoms of delirium include confusion, disorientation, disturbance in the sleep-wake cycle and hallucinations)

As regards the treatment, anxiolytics are not the specific treatment of choice for hallucinations. He may need to be started on anti-psychotics, but again, this has to be on a low dose and given with caution, because anti-psychotics have a risk of worsening his Parkinson's symptoms.

I would suggest that you take him for a consultation with a Psychiatrist, who would be able to make a detailed assessment and advice appropriate treatment.

All the best.

- Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Analgesic


Loading Online Doctors....
People also viewed
Having Hallucinations After Taking Flucloxacillin. Taking Anxiolytic. Taking Medicine For Diabetes, Angina, Pain Killers And Constipation

Hi and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your question... From your description, I infer that your uncle is having transient visual hallucinations. Now, Flucloxacillin is not known to cause any hallucinations or psychiatric symptoms. However anti-parkinsonian medication are well known to cause psychotic symptoms including hallucinations. The other aspect to consider is that since he is on a cocktail of medicaton, interactions between medication can occur and this can sometimes lead to erratic levels of a particular drug, thus increasing the risk for side effects. Moreover, in elderly persons, who have multiple medical complications and who are on multiple medication, delirium should also be considered as a differential diagnosis. (symptoms of delirium include confusion, disorientation, disturbance in the sleep-wake cycle and hallucinations) As regards the treatment, anxiolytics are not the specific treatment of choice for hallucinations. He may need to be started on anti-psychotics, but again, this has to be on a low dose and given with caution, because anti-psychotics have a risk of worsening his Parkinson s symptoms. I would suggest that you take him for a consultation with a Psychiatrist, who would be able to make a detailed assessment and advice appropriate treatment. All the best. - Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist