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I've been having dizziness/head rushes. i've been seen but all i get is a prescription for antivert, (meclizine) which i can't take. what can i do?
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See neurologist: You detail symptoms but no diagnosis. Antivert (meclizine) is helpful but not the only medicine o treat this problem. First, we need a correct diagnosis to determine if this is a blood pressure, inner ear, brain stem, or other cause. Then, can the best treatment can follow.
Answered 12/9/2015
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