Reduced alertness: A condition which is characterized by a decreased level of consciousness. See detailed information below for a list of 5 causes of Reduced alertness, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Reduced alertness as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
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medications causing Reduced alertness
The list below shows some of the causes of Reduced alertness mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Reduced alertness. Of the 5 causes of Reduced alertness that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Reduced alertness' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Reduced alertness based
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Medical Conditions associated with Reduced alertness:
Unresponsiveness (14 causes), Seizures (2041 causes), Delirium (100 causes), Blackouts (7 causes), Unconsciousness (214 causes), Syncope (1549 causes), Movement symptoms (2556 causes), Confusion (601 causes), Behavioral symptoms (3957 causes), Muscle spasms (1689 causes), Spasms (1848 causes), Muscle symptoms (4254 causes)
Symptoms related to Reduced alertness:
Delirium (100 causes), Blackouts (7 causes), Syncope (1549 causes), Unconsciousness (214 causes), Seizures (2041 causes), Depression (352 causes), Chronic debilitating conditions, Otitis media, Hearing difficulties, Autism, Fever (1552 causes), Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, Meningococcemia, Brain abscess (4 causes), Epilepsy (104 causes), West syndrome, Marasmus, Kwashiokar, Meningitis (51 causes), Encephalitis (38 causes)
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