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I am being treated for possible seizures, i am now waking up with severe dizziness, so bad i cant lift my head, should i worry?

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? side effect: I would be concerned this could be a side effect of your medicine. Medicines for seizures commonly cause this side effect.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/19/2016

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