Smoking cessation might also help reduce this disorder. Many of the medications used to treat hypertension, heart disease, allergy, insomnia, stomach acidity, and depression have side effects which influence brain function and can increase the likelihood of falling. In this time of specialization it is possible for one patient to receive prescriptions from several physicians that might have additive side effects on brain and sensory function. Patients should keep a complete list of all their medications and dosages, and make this list available to each physician they consult. Coordination of all medications through a single primary care physician would help avoid adverse drug reactions.
Many pharmacies use computer systems to warn the pharmacist about potential drug interactions.
This requires that the patient purchase all medications from the same pharmacy or list all medications with each pharmacy. Alcohol also affects movement and judgement and adversely interacts with many medications. Health Have your vision and hearing checked regularly. If your vision and hearing are impaired, you may lose important cues that help you maintain your balance. Get up slowly.