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Can mucinex (guaifenesin) d or major anxiety cause a feeling of dizziness when laying down with eyes closed? had mri and vestibular testing and normal.

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Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Dizziness Rx: It is possible that anxiety can cause symptoms of dizziness, but Mucinex (guaifenesin) probably would not. It is helpful that your tests were ok, that eliminates a lot of causes. Perhaps not it is time to get some therapy for your anxiety and some PT exercises for your dizziness.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/22/2016

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A member asked:

Can mucinex (guaifenesin) d or major anxiety cause a feeling of dizziness when laying down with eyes closed? had mri and vestibular testing and normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Olav Jaren answered

Dr Altman agreed

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