A 47-year-old female asked:
is there anything that i can take are do to be able to continue to take topiramate ,(for migraines and weight loss) to stop the dizzy symptoms?
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Dr. Lori Lange answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
No: We don't treat medication side effects with more meds. Dizziness is a serious thing. Check up with a doctor to make sure you are OK.
Answered on Nov 18, 2017
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