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Suggest Remedy For Dizziness And Diarrhea While On Prednisone

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jan 2016
Question: I am experiencing like weird sensation like dizziness and diarrhea, I am a long time taker of prednisone for SLE and just took some delsym cough syrup for the chronic cough I have around 2 a.m. What is happening to me? I also have interestrial lung disease. (not sure of the spelling)
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Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Observe the symptoms to wane off.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Delsym cough suppressant has dextromethorphan) side effects severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness, confusion, hallucination. Stop the medicine immediately. Visit a health care provider to get blood pressure and physical evaluation if symptoms deteriorate. Observe yourself for few hours.


Hope I answered your query.
Rating and review will be appreciated.
Dr. Sheetal Verma
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Suggest Remedy For Dizziness And Diarrhea While On Prednisone

Brief Answer: Observe the symptoms to wane off. Detailed Answer: Hi Delsym cough suppressant has dextromethorphan) side effects severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness, confusion, hallucination. Stop the medicine immediately. Visit a health care provider to get blood pressure and physical evaluation if symptoms deteriorate. Observe yourself for few hours. Hope I answered your query. Rating and review will be appreciated. Dr. Sheetal Verma