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Any drug that can affect your brain or your mind can cause problems with balance. For example, the class of drugs called psychotropics puts older people at risk for falls. These are used most often to treat depression, anxiety, or fibromyalgia.
Some (but not all) include:
Amitriptyline
Doxepin
Zoloft
Prozac
Paxil
Remeron
Celexa
Wellbutrin
Other groups of drugs that can increase risk of balance problems and falls include some blood pressure medications and narcotics for pain. Many doctors view alcohol as a drug and it can certainly affect balance. Taking more than four medications at one time puts a patient at increased risk of falls, too.
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