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Suggest Remedy For Light-headedness And Dizziness After Taking Alka-Seltzer Cold Pill

I have had some trouble with Afib, but recently had exhausted myself approximately a month ago. I am just getting back to work and had a really bad sinus infection which had my body aching, chills, congested, runny nose, water eyes, gums sore, and sneezing. I took a Walgreens brand cold and pain medicine and later that day took a Alka-Seltzer sinus and cold pill. The next day I woke up and was light headed more than once but went to work anyway. I was at work for about a half hour and then I felt dizzy and sat down, but then a co worker came and saw me and I was sort of passed out. I could hear her asking am I okay? But my face was trembling and I could not see her or respond for apx 15 seconds. The doctors are saying they are be living it is due to the stimulant affects of the ingredient pseudo-ephedrine and/or phenylephrine. What do you think this was really scary?
Wed, 16 Sep 2015
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I really appreciate your concern, if this is the condition of Atrial fibrillation then it need to be taken seriously in case of history of syncope, continue monitoring may needed for further management, drug has noting to do anything with alternation of sensorium, hope this information may helps, take care and have a nice day.
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Suggest Remedy For Light-headedness And Dizziness After Taking Alka-Seltzer Cold Pill

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, if this is the condition of Atrial fibrillation then it need to be taken seriously in case of history of syncope, continue monitoring may needed for further management, drug has noting to do anything with alternation of sensorium, hope this information may helps, take care and have a nice day.