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Feeling Dizzy After A Fall. Normal Scan Results. Taking Vertin For Vertigo. How Long Should I Take The Medication?

Hello Doctor, I had slipped and had a fall inside my home, was unconscious for a few moment. While the Scan showed normal results, I had dizzy feeling. Doctor confirmed vertigo and prescribed Vertin 8mg. After 1 month I was perfectly alright. After a year now, I have a similar dizzy feeling. Can I take Vertin now? Need your help please
Mon, 4 Nov 2013
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Vertigo is most commonly related to conditions of the inner ear. The most common inner ear conditions that are associated with vertigo are: (1) BPPV- this stands for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. In this case the episodes occur with certain positions of the head and last no more than a few seconds.

(2)meniere's disease- this vertigo lasts a few minutes to hours, it usually associated with nausea , hearing loss and tinnitus

(3)vestibular neuronitis- vertigo lasts days with nausea and no other symptoms

You can use the vertin if it is not expired. Normally medication should only be used for a short period of time.

If it persists then you may want to see your doctor.

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Feeling Dizzy After A Fall. Normal Scan Results. Taking Vertin For Vertigo. How Long Should I Take The Medication?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Vertigo is most commonly related to conditions of the inner ear. The most common inner ear conditions that are associated with vertigo are: (1) BPPV- this stands for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. In this case the episodes occur with certain positions of the head and last no more than a few seconds. (2)meniere s disease- this vertigo lasts a few minutes to hours, it usually associated with nausea , hearing loss and tinnitus (3)vestibular neuronitis- vertigo lasts days with nausea and no other symptoms You can use the vertin if it is not expired. Normally medication should only be used for a short period of time. If it persists then you may want to see your doctor. I hope this helps