Is It Normal To Feel Dizziness, Faint, And Sweating A

Is it normal to feel dizziness, faint, and sweating a lot the day your period comes? I almost felt like i was about to fall, and I did, but I have had my period before and it has never made me feel like this. The pain in my stomach was also unbearable, way worse than any other period I have ever had. I just want to know if this is something I should be expecting for periods to come and how I can prevent it.