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What Causes Dizziness?
Question: when I sit for awhile, example driving for a length of time, when I get out I am very dizzy to the point that I have fallen. left sick to my stomach and headache.
Brief Answer:
Possible side effect of Xanax.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this dizziness and the fall you have reported, However happy that you didn't sustain any complication like a broken bone from this fall.
What needs to be done t this time is to identify the cause of this dizziness and address. from the information you have provided, the side effects of xanax may be at the origin of this. Dizziness is a recognized side effect of this medication.
If you never had these symptoms before using xanax, then talk to your doctor about this and whether carrying on is still necessary seen the risk of falls you run. For now, I will advice you avoid driving and being around areas where a fall can be lead to terrible consequences like heights.
In all, possibly caused by xanax. Talk to your doctor about this. For now, avoid heights, always use side rails when available and avoid driving if not mandatory.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Possible side effect of Xanax.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this dizziness and the fall you have reported, However happy that you didn't sustain any complication like a broken bone from this fall.
What needs to be done t this time is to identify the cause of this dizziness and address. from the information you have provided, the side effects of xanax may be at the origin of this. Dizziness is a recognized side effect of this medication.
If you never had these symptoms before using xanax, then talk to your doctor about this and whether carrying on is still necessary seen the risk of falls you run. For now, I will advice you avoid driving and being around areas where a fall can be lead to terrible consequences like heights.
In all, possibly caused by xanax. Talk to your doctor about this. For now, avoid heights, always use side rails when available and avoid driving if not mandatory.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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