Prescription Side Effects
Can your prescription cause side effects?
If you are over the age of 65, some prescription drugs can cause side effects. These drugs are listed below with the brand names after the generic names.
- Amitriptyline doses over 25mg (Elavil)
- Clonidine (Catapres)
- Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
- Carisprodol (Soma)
- Diazepam (Valium)
- Short-acting nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat)
- Promethazine (Phenergan)
- Propoxyphene HCl (Davron, Darvon-N, Darvocet)
We encourage you to talk with your doctor, as there may be alternatives. Please do not stop taking any of your prescription drugs without consulting your doctor.