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What Causes Drowsiness And Lightheadedness After Taking Cinnarizin?

HELLO! AHTER TAKIN 3 TABLETS OF CINNARIZIN WITHIN 2 DAYS,I FEEL VERY SLEEPY AND LIGHTHEADED.COULD IT BE SADE EFFECT FROM THIS MED OR SOMETHING ELSE?IFEEL THAT LIGHTHEADNES COME FROM THE BACK OF MY HEAD.BY THE WAY THIS FEELIN I HAVE FOR 1 MONTH ALREDAY(NOT SLEEPY FEELINGS).MY GP CAN T GIVE ME THE ANSWER. THANK YOU
Tue, 2 Mar 2021
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Hello,

Cinnarizine, is an antihistamine and calcium channel blocker of the Diphenylmethylpiperazine group. It is prescribed for nausea, vomiting, vertigo, or Ménière's disease. It has side effects like drowsiness, sweating, dry mouth, headache, skin problems, lethargy, gastrointestinal irritation, etc. Some serious side effects may include hypersensitivity reactions, movement problems/muscle rigidity and tremor.

You are suggested not to take cinnarizine, as you are sensitive to it and get clinically examined by a GP to rule out anemia, vertigo or any other pathology. You will be treated accordingly. In the meantime, avoid stress and stay well hydrated. Dehydration and sodium potassium depletion, low blood glucose may cause similar symptoms. Stay nourished, hydrated and tension free so that your vitals are normal.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Drowsiness And Lightheadedness After Taking Cinnarizin?

Hello, Cinnarizine, is an antihistamine and calcium channel blocker of the Diphenylmethylpiperazine group. It is prescribed for nausea, vomiting, vertigo, or Ménière s disease. It has side effects like drowsiness, sweating, dry mouth, headache, skin problems, lethargy, gastrointestinal irritation, etc. Some serious side effects may include hypersensitivity reactions, movement problems/muscle rigidity and tremor. You are suggested not to take cinnarizine, as you are sensitive to it and get clinically examined by a GP to rule out anemia, vertigo or any other pathology. You will be treated accordingly. In the meantime, avoid stress and stay well hydrated. Dehydration and sodium potassium depletion, low blood glucose may cause similar symptoms. Stay nourished, hydrated and tension free so that your vitals are normal. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician