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What Causes Severe Dizziness Post Intake Of Lyrica?
Question: My husband had 2 Lyrica tablets yesterday, and as he was very dizzy this morning, his Doctor said to only have the one tab. this everning. As he also started with morpine patches,yesterday, he is quite disorienteted this evening. Would it be the Lyrica, as I dont want to stop the patches, as he has no pain now.
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Brief Answer:
Stop lyrica and monitor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Both morphine patches and Lyrica may cause such dizziness and sensorium impairment.
More likely it may be due to Lyrica and should be stopped. If sensorium impairment persists then you may have to stop patches too and consult a physician for evaluation regarding any electrolyte imbalance.
Keep him hydrated and give enough salt intake.
Is he having any fever, headache, vomiting, seizure or urinary incontinence?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Stop lyrica and monitor
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Both morphine patches and Lyrica may cause such dizziness and sensorium impairment.
More likely it may be due to Lyrica and should be stopped. If sensorium impairment persists then you may have to stop patches too and consult a physician for evaluation regarding any electrolyte imbalance.
Keep him hydrated and give enough salt intake.
Is he having any fever, headache, vomiting, seizure or urinary incontinence?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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