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Pregnant, Diagnosed With Sarcadosis, Has Dizziness, Drowsiness The Entire Day, On Susten, Loprin. Is It Due To Medicines?

Hi My wife is in 18th week of pregnancy. She had 2 miscarriages in last 2 years & also had an atopic pregnancy before that. We have a 5 year old healthy kid. She is having Susten200, Loprin75 & Folic Acid & Calcium medicines on daily basis She has also been diagnosed with Sarcadoisis for which she is taking Prednisone 2.5 mg daily. She always feel very dizzy & drowsy for the entire day. So much so that at times she needs support walking around also Pl let me know if any of these medicines is causing this & what could be the probable solution to this
Thu, 20 Jun 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. I can understand your question, Susten, loprin, folic acid medications wont cause these symptoms. But, prednisolone can cause alteration in blood sugar, which might lead to this symptom.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow-ups. If you like my answers kindly rate it, and write a review as well. Please do not forget to accept it.
Thank you,
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr Arif
You can consult me again directly through my profile
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-arif-n-khan/65133


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Pregnant, Diagnosed With Sarcadosis, Has Dizziness, Drowsiness The Entire Day, On Susten, Loprin. Is It Due To Medicines?

Hi, Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. I can understand your question, Susten, loprin, folic acid medications wont cause these symptoms. But, prednisolone can cause alteration in blood sugar, which might lead to this symptom. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow-ups. If you like my answers kindly rate it, and write a review as well. Please do not forget to accept it. Thank you, Wish you good health. Regards, Dr Arif You can consult me again directly through my profile http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-arif-n-khan/65133