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Why am I having extreme dizziness after taking Sumo cold and Ibuprofen together?

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Hello doctor,

I was having a viral fever for the last two to three days. I took a medicine named Sumo cold to get relief. I was also having some pain in my throat so I took a tablet of Ibuprofen yesterday morning at 10 a.m. and then I took a tablet of Sumo cold at 1:00 p.m. In total, I have taken four tablets of Sumo cold and one tablet of Ibuprofen in two days. My fever is low now but I am having extreme dizziness while walking up and moving my head. I cannot concentrate and suddenly everything goes numb at times. So I want to ask what is happening. Is this a side effect of taking Sumo cold and Ibuprofen together? I have taken a gap of three hours between the two medicines to avoid interaction. I took my last dose of Sumo cold last night but still, I am feeling extremely dizzy, extremely less concentrated and everything is just roaming. Dizziness is very very much.

Answered by Dr. Radha Peruvemba Hariharan

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Radha Peruvemba Hariharan is a highly experienced Family Physician with 43 years of clinical expertise. She graduated from Government Medical College, Kozhikode, in 1980 and has since dedicated her career to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages and genders. She is well-versed in managing various general illnesses and offers valuable guidance on maintaining overall health and well-being. Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, she currently practices at Prasanthi Hospitals in Palakkad.

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Hi,

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As you know this is a COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic time, I think you should undergo RT-PCR (reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction) to rule out corona first of all. Corona can produce extreme tiredness. Also, you are having all symptoms. The ramblers you have taken are not oversized, but you have to better avoid Ibuprofen and NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) to know the nature of your infection. If you are covid negative, you can take a course of antibiotics, Paracetamol 650 sixth hourly, and Levecetrizine 5 mg twice a day. Now you can take plenty of hot fluids, soups, warm lime juice with salt and sugar, Walyte ORS (oral rehydration salt), and tender coconut water. Take rest, do salt water gargling twice a day and start those medicines. You give a swab for RTPCR and get back to me with the result. Regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At November 22, 2021
Reviewed At March 19, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Radha Peruvemba Hariharan is a highly experienced Family Physician with 43 years of clinical expertise. She graduated from Government Medical College, Kozhikode, in 1980 and has since dedicated her career to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages and genders. She is well-versed in managing various general illnesses and offers valuable guidance on maintaining overall health and well-being. Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, she currently practices at Prasanthi Hospitals in Palakkad.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Radha Peruvemba Hariharan is a highly experienced Family Physician with 43 years of clinical expertise. She graduated from Government Medical College, Kozhikode, in 1980 and has since dedicated her career to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages and genders. She is well-versed in managing various general illnesses and offers valuable guidance on maintaining overall health and well-being. Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, she currently practices at Prasanthi Hospitals in Palakkad.

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