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hi my dad (68 years) has undergone a Turp sugery on 23rd Dec.He has been fitted with a cathether..He has been prescribed the following medicines (Pan 40 mg, levomac,augmentin 625 mg, chymoral fote)..He is taking it regularly...But the problem is he feels sleepy always and in a day sleeps for atleast 16 hrs (altough not so tight sleep)..am not sure of the reason why he feels so drowsy..can it be because of the tablets..also for info he was given spinal anaesthasia for the sugery..please advise..

PAST HISTORY : diabetic, Blood pressure...Also has heavy snoring problem...

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Dr. Puneet Madan answered : 12 years ago

Hi,

Spinal anaesthesia was given for the surgery for doing turp that had to be given. In many people the effect may last for a few days but it does not last for so long .

As far as the drugs given to your father is concerned,none of the drugs are such which can cause such a kind of sleeping attitude . Drugs given to him for hypertension might be causing this.

Does he have any history of heart disease ?

Patient asked followup Question: 12 years ago

Thanks Doctor..He doesnt have any history of heart disease..He uses diaprede M1 fo diabetes and Amlokind for Blood pressure.. Given the situation, will it be a good idea to consult a doctor...If yes then who can be the specialist who can help me out..

Dr. Puneet Madan answered : 12 years ago

Hi,

I would recommend you to get a serum electrolyte done of your dad. If sodium levels comes out to be low then you have the cause and you will have to add a bit of salt in his diet and he will improve.

You can consult a urologist since all these problems you had were after the surgery.

Feel free to ask more question.

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