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THIS HAPPENED BEFORE

Luvsmyfam — Wed, 24 May 2023 22:32:52 GMT

I had to get a script from my dr.yesterday for dizziness.It did help at work,but it makes me so darn tired>what is the answer?Nothing has changed with my normal meds,so Im stumped.I will keep on taking,because Im not feeling dizzy

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docsgirl — Wed, 24 May 2023 23:13:43 GMT

Are you taking Meclizine? That is what I take for my vertigo and it does make me tired. I hope you are feeling better. docsgirl

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happilyretiredgirl — Wed, 24 May 2023 23:14:05 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Are drinking water or maybe some gatorade to make sure you are not dehydrated. I have a similar problem of getting lightheaded/dizzy and feel exhausted and found out I am usually dehydrated so I drink as much as I can and it works. You can also try pedialyte that helps me as well with water. I hope you feel better soon, I know how it feels to have that dizzy feeling.

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Enufstuff — Wed, 24 May 2023 23:40:06 GMT

@Luvsmyfam This time of year,with all the pollen, I get dizziness and it usually turns in to vertigo. Yesterday, it was just dizziness today it is vertigo.

If this may be your problem, there is an over the counter remedy that you can get without a prescription. It is called Bonair. Walgreen has their own brand and it is called "Motion

Sickness Relief". It is Meclizine as another poster@docsgirl recommended.

If you have vertigo, there are exercises online to help.

Last year, I had it so bad for a week and the medication did not help. I did the exercises a few times and it did help.

I hope that you find relief, it is annoying.

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Luvsmyfam — Wed, 24 May 2023 23:43:22 GMT

@docsgirlYep,this is what I take.

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haddon9 — Wed, 24 May 2023 23:59:01 GMT

@Enufstuff wrote:
@Luvsmyfam This time of year,with all the pollen, I get dizziness and it usually turns in to vertigo. Yesterday, it was just dizziness today it is vertigo.

If this may be your problem, there is an over the counter remedy that you can get without a prescription. It is called Bonair. Walgreen has their own brand and it is called "Motion
Sickness Relief". It is Meclizine as another poster@docsgirl recommended.

If you have vertigo, there are exercises online to help.

Last year, I had it so bad for a week and the medication did not help. I did the exercises a few times and it did help.

I hope that you find relief, it is annoying.

I also had vertigo last year. It started in August and finally ended in early December. I would get it for several days then it would stop for a day or two then start again.

Sometimes it was so bad I felt like I was going to faint. I tried the Epley maneuver several times and it finally worked and helped. lot! I had noticed that when I was lying down on my left side the vertigo would go away which told me it probably had to do with the crystals in my inner ear not in place.

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hckynutjohn — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:42:37 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
I had to get a script from my dr.yesterday for dizziness.It did help at work,but it makes me so darn tired>what is the answer?Nothing has changed with my normal meds,so Im stumped.I will keep on taking,because Im not feeling dizzy

@Luvsmyfam

Did you read the side effects of this prescription, and possible cross interactions with other medications you are taking?

Would be a smart idea to check with your PCP/Prescribing Doctor, or your Pharmacist.

All of my Doctors tell me the possible side effects when they write me a prescription for a new medication. They all have the current list of the medications I presently taking.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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simplyfriends — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:44:46 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Since you put this on a public forum you must be open to questions. You say you got a script from your Dr. Did he/she see you in person? Did you have blood work done? There are many reasons for your dizziness and you said it's happened before. Are you also taking a blood pressure med or an anxiety med? If so they could be interacting or even causing your symptoms. You should take the time for a complete physical. I hope you feel better. I don't expect you to answer... I just wanted to give you my thoughts.

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Q-Checker — Thu, 25 May 2023 01:17:30 GMT

@Luvsmyfam I. Hope that you take the time to read and think about the responses from @hckynutjohn and @simplyfriends! They have given you sound advice -- and not "hot tips." This is a matter that should be addressed by the physician who prescribed the medication, the person who has many years of medical training and is responsible for your care. Your issue may be more complex than it appears and a bunch of strangers from across the country are not in a position to give you sound medical advice. In fact, some of the advice may be contraindicated in your case. I hope for the best professional resolution or explanation for your side effects and that you feel better soon!

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Luvsmyfam — Thu, 25 May 2023 01:56:46 GMT

@hckynutjohn I'm sure my dr knows all my meds since she prescribed them.I also checked.Thankyou for your concern

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hckynutjohn — Thu, 25 May 2023 05:15:03 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
@hckynutjohn I'm sure my dr knows all my meds since she prescribed them.I also checked.Thankyou for your concern

@Luvsmyfam

Glad to hear this about your doctor, and "you also checked" the side effects. You probably knew to expect this dizziness you have experienced.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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Luvsmyfam — Thu, 25 May 2023 12:13:09 GMT

I Take meds for blood pressure and calcium pill.No anxiety meds.I have a physical in july,and will address this issue with my dr.Thankyou for everyone's suggestions and advice!

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HLP — Thu, 25 May 2023 13:24:54 GMT

@Luvsmyfam wrote:
I had to get a script from my dr.yesterday for dizziness.It did help at work,but it makes me so darn tired>what is the answer?Nothing has changed with my normal meds,so Im stumped.I will keep on taking,because Im not feeling dizzy

I take Meclizine for Vertigo. when I'm having an attack. It makes me very sleepy, I'm retired so can lie down. Look for the exercise for this on your computer, it's a great help, takes little time, and should help after a few days. Good luck because it's a terrible feeling to be tired and can't get a 15 rest. have you had your carotids checked for blockage?

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Sage04 — Fri, 26 May 2023 01:13:27 GMT

@HLP wrote:
@Luvsmyfam wrote:
I had to get a script from my dr.yesterday for dizziness.It did help at work,but it makes me so darn tired>what is the answer?Nothing has changed with my normal meds,so Im stumped.I will keep on taking,because Im not feeling dizzy
I take Meclizine for Vertigo. when I'm having an attack. It makes me very sleepy, I'm retired so can lie down. Look for the exercise for this on your computer, it's a great help, takes little time, and should help after a few days. Good luck because it's a terrible feeling to be tired and can't get a 15 rest. have you had your carotids checked for blockage?

@HLP for me I take Valium and it calms it down. Haven't had to take it in years. I ended up in the hospital with vertigo and hope that never happens again.

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Trailrun23 — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 01:16:14 GMT

If you feel like dehydration could be a problem, try the Pedialyte freezer pops. We keep them on-hand since one of the grands will have tummy troubles from time to time; I had a big box of them in the freezer when DH got Covid....he didn't want to eat and felt terrible...he finished off the box of the Pedialyte pops and they helped a lot. I agree that maybe seeing the dr would be a good move. The dizziness could be related to your BP and maybe your meds need to be changed.