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What medications can cause delirium?

Audrey K. Chun, MD
Audrey K. Chun, MD on behalf of The Mount Sinai Health System
Geriatric Medicine
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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