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Suggest Treatment For Vertigo And Anxiety

Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2017

Question: Hello,
I have been taking 0.5mg once maybe twice a day since thanksgiving of 2016 for anxiety attacks usually at nite before bed. Four days ago I have been experiencing vertigo like symptoms off and on during the day. Could this be caused by the Xanax.
I have had vertigo before due to chronic pansinutis (june of 2016) and was on the prescribed nasal spray (flucosone) and meclizine for motion sickness
NOTE: I was also drinking kava tea during the day, which I have stopped, but still experiencing the same symptoms.
thx, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Yes, Xanax (alprazolam) is the most likely cause for the vertigo. It can cause dizziness, drowsiness, impaired co ordination as potential side effects.

Stop the medication for now. Get your blood pressure and blood sugar checked. If they are fine then its most likely to be the drug. The effect is transient and will wear off in a few hours.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 days later)

how long should it take to no longer feel the dizziness, i stopped taking xanax on dec 25th 0.25mg twice that day

i am still feeling dizziness and vertigo like symptoms

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (6 minutes later)

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Hello again.

The usual duration of action of lorazepam is 8 hours approximately. However, it may affect individuals differently.

The effect will wear out in 4 to 5 days if you hAve been taking it regularly and stopped on the 25th.

Thanks

Dr. MS Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (20 hours later)

Dr. XXXXXXX

is there a replacement that I can take in place of Xanax, had another anxiety attack last night and was very tempted to take an Xanax pill (although I did not), could not sleep good at all....I did try some valerian root supplement that did nothing at all

thx, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (11 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Yes, Diphenhydramine and tizanidine are alternatives that can be considered in consult with your doctor. Both help with insomnia and anxiety.

Diphenhydramine is available OTC.

Thanks

Dr. MS Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (14 minutes later)

Do I need to ask my dr about the otc he is on vacation until next week

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Its always a good idea to consult your doctor. However, diphenhydramine is a safe medication and would help you with your symptoms.

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar