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What Causes Dizziness And Tinnitus While On Cymbalta And Savella?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Nov 2016
Question: I was just put on savella. I am a diabectic and have many other problems. I was on Cymbalta for fibromyalgia but after a lot of years wasn't working as well. I am only on 25mg right now but the dizziness ear ringing and sweats are unreal. Is this serious?
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Answered by Dr. Ishu Bishnoi (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Savella side effects and diabetic autonomic neuropathy

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, thanks for asking from HCM.


I can understand your concern. The Savella is a good and new drug for Fibromyalgia. However it can cause few side effects like

constipation
dizziness, tinnitus, vertigo
insomnia
hot flush or excessive sweating
vomiting
palpitations or increased heart rate
dry mouth
high blood pressure

Your symptoms of sweating and ringing ear (tinnitus) could be due to it. It can also be due to Diabetic autonomic neuropathy. You have to consult your doctor to reduce dose of Savella and do some tests to find out diabetic autonomic neuropathy

: Blood sugar - fasting and postparandial
: Check BP in lying, sitting and standing position - In case of autonomic neuropathy, the BP in standing position will be >10mm Hg low than lying position
: Urodynamic study - urine excretion is also an autonomic phenomenon. In autonomic damage, changes can be seen on urodynamic studies.

To treat dizziness and sweating, you can follow few tips

: Strict sugar control
: You can take tablet Betahistine with Cinnarizine+Ginkgo biloba to treat dizziness
(you may need prescription from your doctor for this)
: You can take "Iontophoresis" from dermatologist to control sweating
: Take less hot/warm food/tea/coffee/alcohol/spicy food
: Botox injection over hands and palms to control sweating

Hope it will help you. If any doubt, do let me know.
Thanks. Take care.
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What Causes Dizziness And Tinnitus While On Cymbalta And Savella?

Brief Answer: Savella side effects and diabetic autonomic neuropathy Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. The Savella is a good and new drug for Fibromyalgia. However it can cause few side effects like constipation dizziness, tinnitus, vertigo insomnia hot flush or excessive sweating vomiting palpitations or increased heart rate dry mouth high blood pressure Your symptoms of sweating and ringing ear (tinnitus) could be due to it. It can also be due to Diabetic autonomic neuropathy. You have to consult your doctor to reduce dose of Savella and do some tests to find out diabetic autonomic neuropathy : Blood sugar - fasting and postparandial : Check BP in lying, sitting and standing position - In case of autonomic neuropathy, the BP in standing position will be >10mm Hg low than lying position : Urodynamic study - urine excretion is also an autonomic phenomenon. In autonomic damage, changes can be seen on urodynamic studies. To treat dizziness and sweating, you can follow few tips : Strict sugar control : You can take tablet Betahistine with Cinnarizine+Ginkgo biloba to treat dizziness (you may need prescription from your doctor for this) : You can take "Iontophoresis" from dermatologist to control sweating : Take less hot/warm food/tea/coffee/alcohol/spicy food : Botox injection over hands and palms to control sweating Hope it will help you. If any doubt, do let me know. Thanks. Take care.