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Can Lucentis Cause Vertigo?

Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2017

Question: I am on Lucentis treatment for a year. 70female, wet Macular D. I am experiencing Vertigo syntoms. What could I do?

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vertigo

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
Lucentis doesn't cause vertigo usually. It might be an age related problem. Please tell me do you have any hearing loss also?
Do you feel dizzy on turning head only or otherwise too?
For how long the symptoms stay or are they continuous?
Follow up with the required information so that I can suggest you better.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

I read that Lucentis side effect in 9% women coul be vertigo. This syntome started today as I wake up.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Vertigo

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Vertigo as a side effect of lucentis is very rare.
At later age it is more common due to age related degenerative changes. You should take tablet betahistine 16 mg twice daily and tablet promethazine twice daily for a week.
All the medicines I have prescribed will be available at prescription only.
Wish you get well soon.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy