Prescribed Psychoactive Drugs
Report to the Court - March 23, 2009
by Ann Lemelle, Guardian Specialist & Agent for DADS

 

Drug
Possible side effects
Dilantin 200mg Decreased coordination, involuntary eye movement, mental confusion, slurred speech
Lexapro 10mg Headache, trouble concentrating, memory problems, weakness, confusion, hallucinations, fainting, seizure, shallow breathing or breathing that stops.
Metoclopramide 10mg Metoclopramide can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions.
Flexeril 7.5mg Confusion, weakness, lack of coordination; seizure (convulsions); unusual thoughts or behavior, hallucinations (seeing things)
Lorazepan 1 mg Depression (or worsening of existing depression);
suicidal thoughts; difficulty breathing; seizures; anxiety, excitation, or agitation; hostility, aggression, or rage
Norco 10/500/mg  (Narcotic Pain Reliever) Confusion, fear, unusual thoughts or behavior; seizures (convulsions)


 

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