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What Causes Fatigue With Headaches And Dizziness After Taking Nux Vomica?
Brief Answer:
Nux vomica has safety concerns
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
thanks for the query.
I have read your query with a lot of concern and am going to make some contribution.
Nux vomica is a natural product that is said to be effective for a wide range of conditions including diseases of the digestive tract, heart, eye etc. But there is serious concern about the safety of nux vomica as continuous intake for over a week or intake of high amounts could cause serious side effects such as restlessness, anxiety, dizziness, neck and back stiffness, spasms of jaw and neck muscles, convulsions, seizures, breathing problems, liver failure, and death.
Moreso, the chemical strychnine slowly builds up in the body especially with people with liver problems.
You have been on Nux vomica for the past 12 days now and given your age as well, it is really important to review the need of taking this drug for this long and at that dosage which seemingly is high. Not sure of why you are on this drug, but sure there may be other alternative drugs with less side effects as compared to the nux vomica you are on.
It would be interesting to know why you are on the nux vomica as i could make some contribution in that light.
Hope this helps you. If you have further query, i will be glad to respond.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
Nux vomica is UNSAFE. Taking nux vomica for more than a week, or in high amounts of 30 mg or more, can cause severe side effects. Some of these side effects include
Nux vomica has safety concerns
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
thanks for the query.
I have read your query with a lot of concern and am going to make some contribution.
Nux vomica is a natural product that is said to be effective for a wide range of conditions including diseases of the digestive tract, heart, eye etc. But there is serious concern about the safety of nux vomica as continuous intake for over a week or intake of high amounts could cause serious side effects such as restlessness, anxiety, dizziness, neck and back stiffness, spasms of jaw and neck muscles, convulsions, seizures, breathing problems, liver failure, and death.
Moreso, the chemical strychnine slowly builds up in the body especially with people with liver problems.
You have been on Nux vomica for the past 12 days now and given your age as well, it is really important to review the need of taking this drug for this long and at that dosage which seemingly is high. Not sure of why you are on this drug, but sure there may be other alternative drugs with less side effects as compared to the nux vomica you are on.
It would be interesting to know why you are on the nux vomica as i could make some contribution in that light.
Hope this helps you. If you have further query, i will be glad to respond.
Best regards
Dr Achuo
Nux vomica is UNSAFE. Taking nux vomica for more than a week, or in high amounts of 30 mg or more, can cause severe side effects. Some of these side effects include
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will the side effects go away after I stop taking the nux vomica. Should I see a doctor? I took it for digestive issues
Brief Answer:
sure, they will
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
thanks for getting back,
Once you stop the side effects will gradually stop. As concerns the issue of seeing a doctor, you should do so strongly because at your age, you need more care and attention and other possible causes of your symptoms have to be always ruled out and the appropriate management given.
Hope this helps. If you have further query, i will be glad to respond. Please if you do not have further query, you could close the discussion and rate the respond.
Wishing you good health
Dr Achuo
sure, they will
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
thanks for getting back,
Once you stop the side effects will gradually stop. As concerns the issue of seeing a doctor, you should do so strongly because at your age, you need more care and attention and other possible causes of your symptoms have to be always ruled out and the appropriate management given.
Hope this helps. If you have further query, i will be glad to respond. Please if you do not have further query, you could close the discussion and rate the respond.
Wishing you good health
Dr Achuo
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