What medications can cause delirium?

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  1. Dr. Audrey Chun
     
    Dr. Audrey Chun of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:
    Medications that can cause delirium include:
    • Antihistamines: both those used for colds (e.g., Benadryl, Dimetapp, Chlor-Trimeton), and those used for acid reflux (e.g., Tagamet)
    • Muscle relaxants: Baclofen, cyclobenzaprine
    • Narcotic pain relievers: medications containing codeine, oxycodone and meperidine (Demerol)
    • Benzodiazepines: Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Restoril, Halcion
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    Medications that can cause delirium include: Antihistamines: both those used for colds (e.g., Benadryl, Dimetapp, Chlor-Trimeton), and those used for acid reflux (e.g., Tagamet) Muscle relaxants: Baclofen, cyclobenzaprine Narcotic pain... More