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I have lightheadedness. Is it due to GAD medicines?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have chest heaviness and lightheadedness along with muscular spasms.

Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query.

Lightheadedness and feeling of fainting are either due to low blood pressure or an abnormal rhythm of the heart. You will need a BP (blood pressure) check and ECG (electrocardiogram) so that any abnormality could be picked up.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

But, I had a TMT test and the tests were negative. The doctors say that my heart is absolutely fine. I also am on Paxidep CR 12.5 medication and Etilaam 0.5 mg tablet for GAD.

Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If your cardiac is normal then I do not think you should worry. Consult your doctor about decreasing the dosage of Etilaam to 0.25 because this drug can cause lightheadedness and instead I suggest starting tablet Vertin CR 24 mg (Betahistine) once a day. Consult a specialist doctor, discuss with them, and take medications with their consent.

Answered byDr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At March 11, 2018
Reviewed AtNovember 4, 2022

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