It’s important to be aware that medicines that can cause sleepiness and/or dizziness may increase your risk of falling. Some common medications that cause sleepiness and/or dizziness are listed below. In addition to reviewing this list, your pharmacist or healthcare provider should review your list of medications to alert you to potential side effects that may increase fall risk. Remember to include prescription medicine, over-the-counter medicine, and nutritional supplements.
Common Medicines that May Cause Sleepiness and/or Dizziness
Antianxiety medicines
Prescription pain medicines
Muscle relaxants
Sleeping pills (including melatonin and valerian supplements)
Antihistamines (for allergies)
Antidepressants
Anticonvulsants (for seizures)
Medicine to treat nausea or diarrhea
Blood pressure medicine
Cancer treatments
Nitroglycerin (angina)
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