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Dizziness and neck pain
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I am anxiety patient
My doctor prescribed calipam 15 morning mg and
Altonil sr6 mg and quetiapibe 12.5 mg night
Yesterday night i used this tablets
Today morning i am full dizziness and
Fear what problem sir
Tomuch neck pain sir sound iritetion sir
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Continue medicine but monitor BP ,pulse, Sp02, Respiratory rate continue
Let the medicines settle for 3-4 days
Some drugs among u taking can cause dizziness
If vitals are not stable go nearby hospital ASAP
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You are on many tablets for anxiety and are having side effects. Please consult a physician physically for clinical evaluation and further management.
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U are kept on multiple antianxiety medication and this could be the side effects of all those medication.
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consult the doctor and adjust the dosage and timing of the drugs .for neck pain use analgesic with muscle relaxant aceclo mr.
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Have plenty of liquids.
Monitor your blood pressure.
Don’t stop or change your medications without speaking to your Psychiatrist.
All the best.
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Your symptoms are most likely related to the recent medicines you have been using.Typically these symptoms may last for a first few days.Neck pain itself may not directly related to the tablets.If you continue to experience the same,do consult your physician to alter /change the tablets
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The symptoms you describe are common side effects, especially after starting or taking them at night:
Quetiapine can cause:
Morning drowsiness
Dizziness
Heavy head feeling
Low blood pressure when standing
Calipam can cause:
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Muscle relaxation (which can cause neck heaviness/pain feeling)
When taken together, these medicines can make you feel more sedated the next morning.
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Do not panic – anxiety itself increases dizziness.
Drink enough water.
Get up slowly from bed (sit first, then stand).
Avoid driving today.
Rest.
if symptoms persist, dose can be reduce doses
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Dizziness this morning is most likely due to the night medicines (quetiapine + clonazepam/Altonil), which can cause morning drowsiness, light-headedness, and imbalance. This is common when starting or restarting these drugs.
Neck pain and sound sensitivity are often related to anxiety muscle tension and poor sleep posture.
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What to do:
• Rest today and avoid sudden standing
• Drink plenty of water
• Move slowly when getting up
• Gentle neck stretching & warm compress
• Avoid driving until dizziness settles
These symptoms usually improve in 1–2 days as the body adjusts.
Health Tips
Consult your doctor urgently if:
• severe spinning sensation
• fainting or imbalance while walking
• blurred vision or vomiting
• dizziness persists beyond 2–3 days
Do not stop the medicines abruptly — discuss dose adjustment if symptoms continue.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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kindly consult me on practo
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Dnt worry. May be effects of the medicine. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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Side effects of medicine u consumed.
Flexon Mr two times after food for 3to5 days
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Your symptoms —
• Severe dizziness
• Fear feeling
• Neck discomfort
• Sound irritation
— are most likely side effects from starting the new medicines, especially since you took them for the first time last night.
You are taking:
• Calipam 15 mg (likely Clobazam or similar anxiolytic)
• Altonil SR 6 mg (likely Etizolam or related sedative)
• Quetiapine 12.5 mg at night
These medications can cause:
• Dizziness
• Low blood pressure
• Sedation or heavy-headed feeling
• Neck muscle stiffness (rare but possible with quetiapine)
• Heightened anxiety temporarily in first 2–3 days
This does not mean something dangerous is happening, but your body is adjusting to the medications.
However, severe persistent neck stiffness with abnormal movements would need review.
Next Steps
✔ Check your blood pressure now (especially sitting and standing).
✔ Rest today — avoid driving or sudden movements.
✔ Drink adequate fluids.
✔ Do not stop medicines abruptly without speaking to your doctor.
If dizziness is severe:
• Inform your prescribing doctor — dose adjustment may be needed.
Seek urgent care if:
• Fainting
• Severe muscle stiffness
• Uncontrolled shaking
• Very low BP
• Confusion
Usually these side effects reduce within 3–5 days as your body adapts.
Health Tips
✔ Start new anxiety medicines at night when possible (reduces daytime dizziness)
✔ Stand up slowly from bed
✔ Avoid caffeine today
✔ Light food and hydration
✔ Practice slow breathing to reduce fear response
Your current symptoms sound like medication adjustment effects rather than a dangerous reaction — but dosage fine-tuning may be needed.
Since you’re on multiple psychiatric medications and experiencing significant dizziness, I strongly recommend booking an online consultation so we can safely review doses and prevent unnecessary discomfort while keeping your anxiety properly controlled.
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Dizziness and heaviness can happen as side effects after starting these anxiety medicines. It is usually temporary, but avoid sudden standing and take proper rest.
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Please consult me once so I can review your medicines and guide you safely.
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Please consult online.
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Kindly consult
Need further history
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rewari
Your dizziness, fear feeling, neck pain, and sound irritation are most likely side effects of the anxiety medicines you started yesterday (Calipam, Altonil SR, Quetiapine). These medicines can commonly cause:
• Dizziness / light-headedness• Sleepiness or heavy head• Low blood pressure sensation• Body weakness• Increased sensitivity to sound• Neck muscle stiffness (sometimes due to anxiety tension itself)
Since you took them for the first time last night, the body is still adjusting. This usually improves in 2–5 days.
What you should do now:• Take proper rest today.• Drink plenty of water.• Avoid sudden standing (get up slowly).• Check BP if possible.• You may take Paracetamol for neck pain if needed.
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Urgent visit needed if:• Severe giddiness with fainting• Palpitations or chest pain• Severe stiffness or abnormal movements• Persistent vomiting
Most likely this is temporary medicine adjustment effect + anxiety symptoms, not a dangerous problem.
You should feel better once the body adapts.
Take care.
Health Tips
Do not stop medicines suddenly without informing your doctor, but if dizziness is severe, you should contact your prescribing doctor because dose adjustment may be needed.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Few more details needed for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs evaluation
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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Kanpur
Effect of medicine
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Dinesh Mehta
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Jaipur
Its due to medicine , usually these drugs takes time to work and in beginning they are causing dizziness, nausea like feature. After 3 to 4 days its adjust .so no worry.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
Do consult
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