Suggest Treatment For Dizziness And Tension Headache While On Flexeril

Posted on Wed, 23 Sep 2015

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Question : I have been having dizziness for the past 4 days. Started with a tension headache, I took a half a pill of flexeril for the first 2 days and now have had dizziness. It is better after I wake in the morning and then gets worse throughout the day. Prior to this I have been having issues with short term memory for about 2 months.

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Flexeril can cause dizziness as side effect.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM

Flexeril is cyclobenzaprine, dizziness is one of the common side effect of this agent. It usually reduces within 3 to 4 said of drug intake.

But why you are on flexeril. If you have any further query I'll be glad to help you.

Hope this helps. Take care.

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