Suggest Remedies For Persistent Headache And Dizziness While Recovering From Flu

Posted on Tue, 7 Mar 2017

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Tue, 7 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : I've had the flu, with a very bad headache. 3 days. now my head feels like electrical zaps going on inside when I move. Still a bit nauseous, little dizzy.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Did you take Tylenol/Motrin for the flu?

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to Health care magic,
Did you take Tylenol/Motrin for the flu?
They could have left residual acidity.
Try Omeprazole with Domperidone twice a day for three days and try to avoid pain killers.
Hopefully you will be better.
You can revert back.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)

what is Domperidone? I have omeprazole, without that

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
If you have plain Omeprazole--take it.

Detailed Answer:
Domperidone is added to Omeprazole to prevent GERD and nausea.
If you have plain Omeprazole--take it.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng