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How To Treat Severe Dizziness?

I woke up this morning rather dizzy when I opened my eyes and got out of bed. Not terribly dizzy, but unsteady. I have prescription for Meclizine 25 mg. 3 times daily. Have taken only one so far and due another in about an hour. I also took one zyrtec and two motrin along with my other meds. Losartan, Toprol XL50 and metformin 1000mg. Does this all sound like it is compatible and will hopefully relieve the dizziness? PLEASE CANCEL THIS REQUEST...DID NOT REALIZE THERE WAS A CHARGE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Tue, 23 Sep 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Vestibular sedatives like Betahistine or Cinnarizine preparations (to be taken only under the guidance of a Physician).

However, given the medical history that you are taking anti hypertensives and oral hypoglycemics, the role of sudden fluctuation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels also need to be evaluated.
So, kindly consult your Physician/ ENT Specialist & get a complete clinical examination done.
Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, serum electrolytes & vestibular function tests will be required to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

There is no need to worry, you will be fine.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status and avoid stress.
And also take precautions of getting up from bed slowly & avoid sudden head movements.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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How To Treat Severe Dizziness?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to pathology in the Vestibular Apparatus in inner ear (it is associated with maintenance of body posture & balance) most probably Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Symptomatic relief can be obtained with intake of Vestibular sedatives like Betahistine or Cinnarizine preparations (to be taken only under the guidance of a Physician). However, given the medical history that you are taking anti hypertensives and oral hypoglycemics, the role of sudden fluctuation of blood pressure and blood sugar levels also need to be evaluated. So, kindly consult your Physician/ ENT Specialist & get a complete clinical examination done. Investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure, blood sugar levels, serum electrolytes & vestibular function tests will be required to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. There is no need to worry, you will be fine. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status and avoid stress. And also take precautions of getting up from bed slowly & avoid sudden head movements. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.