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What Causes Episodes Of Dizziness And Imbalance?
I have just been given claxine injections for blood clot in my left leg I m already on 20mg nortriptyline at night for migraine associated virtigo which I haven t had a problem with for 5 months. I started injections Monday and by Wednesday have been dizzy and off balance?
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
Tab nortryptyline can cause some dizziness in early stage of starting it by its effect in alpha receptors of blood vessels. But it should gradually subside. But if you are much dizzy, you should consult your doctor to change this medication or reduce the dose in initial stages.
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