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What Causes Dizziness While On Duloxetine And Gabapentin?

Posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016

Question: I am taking cymbala 90 mg one time a day and gabapentin 300 mg x2 a day. i am having dizziness, blackout spells, twitching and jerking 4-6 times a day which is increasing in intensity and number of times. Is there a problem with these 2 drugs

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Provide more details

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The dizziness may be drug related as both duloxetine and gabapentin may cause it.
What is the problem for which you have been prescribed these medications.
You should decrease the dose.
You can upload reports and previous prescription.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (40 minutes later)

I have had fibromyalgia for over 10 years I have been taking cymbalta for 7 years. And gape ntin almost as long Would I be having a serotonin syndrome ?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Reduce doses of drugs

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is no significant interactions between these two drugs. No possibility of serotonin syndrome.
Dizziness may be related to dose or may be some other cause like cardiac or cervical radiculopathy.
Is there any chest pain, palpitations, loss of consciousness?
You can decrease dose of both drugs and see the results.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

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