Medicine Reaction, Confusion or Altered Alertness
Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can cause confusion or make you less alert. A few examples are:
- Antidepressants.
- Antihistamines.
- Opioid pain medicines.
- Sedatives and tranquilizers.
- Medicines for bladder control problems (anticholinergics).
Current as of: October 6, 2021
Author:
William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine