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Prescribed amoxicillin for suspected flu w/chest infection; having intense dizzy spells. is that from the amoxicillin? or from the illness? confused!

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

More likely from: underlying illness. Ear infection can cause labynthitis, which can cause vertigo. Ask your doctor for treatment for this condition, which is usually antihistamines.

Answered 1/31/2015

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A member asked:

Prescribed amoxicillin for suspected flu w/chest infection; having intense dizzy spells. is that from the amoxicillin? or from the illness? confused!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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