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What Causes Lethargy While On Azithromycin And Benzonatate?

My 93 yr old aunt was prescribed azithromycin for a cough. She seemed a bit confused throughout the day after taking her 1st 2 pills this morning. The other medication prescribed was benzonatate. Is it more likely the benzonatate which caused the lethargy and confusion?
Fri, 23 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear ,

As per your query you have lethargy and confusion after taking medicines Azithromycin and Benzonatate . Well there can be many reasons for lethargy and confusion like tiredness , low glucose or iron level , side effect of some medicine and dehydration . But in your case it seems yo me that the lethargy and confusion occur due to benzonatate ( as you also mention in query ) I would suggest you to stop taking this medicine , drink plenty of water , take anti histamine like bandryl and consult doctor who prescribed you benzonatate . Doctor may change the dosage or prescribe some substitute . Doctor may also refer you to the specialist like ENT specialist or neurologist .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Lethargy While On Azithromycin And Benzonatate?

Hi Dear , As per your query you have lethargy and confusion after taking medicines Azithromycin and Benzonatate . Well there can be many reasons for lethargy and confusion like tiredness , low glucose or iron level , side effect of some medicine and dehydration . But in your case it seems yo me that the lethargy and confusion occur due to benzonatate ( as you also mention in query ) I would suggest you to stop taking this medicine , drink plenty of water , take anti histamine like bandryl and consult doctor who prescribed you benzonatate . Doctor may change the dosage or prescribe some substitute . Doctor may also refer you to the specialist like ENT specialist or neurologist . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari