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03/15/10 08:55 PM

"I have been having problems with feeling dizzy all the time and I feel maybe it is the meds I am on all of the time. Could this possibly be it?? "
Asked By: juliesouza  
Category: Oral Medications

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I have T2 and taking a combination of 13 different meds and vitamins for my diabetes, thyroid and migraines. I am on levimire insulin, glyburide, januvia, crestor, topomax, L-Thyroxyine, cozaar, gabapentin, vitamin C, D, Centrum, Magnesesum, and Cinnamon. I was hooked on Ibroprofun. (was taking 1200 a day.) I feel so hazey all the time and dont know what to do. Is this normal??? I do not know if there is a med wash or not but my sister thought there was.

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03/22/10 06:38 AM

Hello juliesouza
Dizziness is a symptom whose cause should be identified. You are experiencing a complication of polypharmacia, in my opinion. There are too many medications to pinpoint which may be causing the dizziness. There are countless interactions possible when on so many medications..This is sometime a result of seeing more than one provider for treatment. You need to be sure that each doctor you see knows the complete list of prescribed medications. You must communicate your side effects to all the doctors.

Diet, exercise and adherence to treatment are very important in your care of type two diabetes and any co-morbidities you may have. Strive for better control, lose weight if needed and exercise 5 times a week for 30 minutes. This may decrease your need for so many medications. Good luck in improving your self-maanagement of diabetes and seek information from dLife blogs and forums.

Answered By: Rita Juray
Accreditations: RN, MLT-ASCP, CCM, CDE
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