Dizziness in Medical News

Inner Ear Dysfunction Puts Older Adults at Risk of Falls

... After 40, dizziness makes them 12 times more likely to suffer serious ... some form of inner-ear dysfunction that causes dizziness and makes them up to 12 times more likely to ... because they've had no previous incidents of dizziness or sudden falls, said Johns Hopkins researchers ...

Clearwater's Canadian at-Home Dizziness Treatment Device Cleared by FDA

... DizzyFIX, an at-home treatment for vertigo and dizziness which helps guide patients through the Epley ... [treatment for vertigo] and dizziness which helps guide patients through the Epley ... (BPPV) is one of the leading causes of dizziness. dizziness from BPPV affects as many as 10 per cent of ...

All Star Sales Introduces DizzyFIX a New Treatment for Vertigo and Dizziness

... /PRNewswire/ - There is new hope for vertigo and dizziness patients. Using a new non-invasive device called ... helps treat the most common type of peripheral dizziness in the majority of patients. DizzyFIX has ... product. Symptoms of vertigo and dizziness are now becoming extremely common in the baby ...

Video: FDA approves Exforge HCT(R) - the Only High Blood Pressure Treatment to Combine Three Medications in a Single Pill

... (4% vs 2%), upper respiratory tract infection (3% vs 2%), and dizziness (2% vs 1%). The most frequent adverse events that occurred in greater than or equal to 2% of patients treated with EXFORGE HCT were dizziness (8.2%), edema (6.5%), headache (5.2%), dyspepsia (2.2%), fatigue (2.2%), ...

FDA Advisory Committee Recommendation on SEROQUEL XR Supplemental New Drug Applications

... vs. 1%-7%), constipation (6%-10% vs. 3%-6%), dyspepsia (5%-7% vs. 1%-4%), dizziness (10%-13% vs. 4%-11%), orthostatic hypotension (7% vs. 5%), weight gain (7% ... were somnolence (18%-57% vs. 8%-15%), dry mouth (9%-44% vs. 3%-13%), dizziness (9%-18% vs. 5%-7%), constipation (8%-10% vs. 3%-5%), asthenia (5%-10% vs. ...

FDA Advisory Committee Recommendation on SEROQUEL XR Supplemental New Drug Applications

... vs. 1%-7%), constipation (6%-10% vs. 3%-6%), dyspepsia (5%-7% vs. 1%-4%), dizziness (10%-13% vs. 4%-11%), orthostatic hypotension (7% vs. 5%), weight gain (7% ... were somnolence (18%-57% vs. 8%-15%), dry mouth (9%-44% vs. 3%-13%), dizziness (9%-18% vs. 5%-7%), constipation (8%-10% vs. 3%-5%), asthenia (5%-10% vs. ...

ER Less Likely to Diagnose Stroke in Younger Folks

... should be given a stroke assessment. If you see someone who comes in with dizziness and trouble walking, it should cross your mind." Stroke is the third ... side of the body; confusion and trouble speaking; problems with vision; dizziness or loss of balance, or sudden headache. More information The ...

Cymbalta Receives European Approval for the Treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder

... or after a change in dose. Patients taking duloxetine may experience dizziness or fainting upon standing. The most common side effects of duloxetine ... neuropathic pain: nausea, somnolence (sleepiness), fatigue, headache, dizziness -- For stress urinary incontinence: nausea, dry mouth, fatigue -- For ...

Medical Director for Renowned Los Angeles Jewish Home Offers Top Tips to Elderly in Coping With Searing Temperatures Across U.S.

... dry skin (no sweating) -- Rapid, strong pulse -- Throbbing headache -- dizziness -- Nausea Heat exhaustion signs and symptoms include: -- Heavy sweating -- Paleness -- Muscle cramps -- Tiredness -- Weakness -- dizziness -- Headache -- Nausea or vomiting -- Fainting -- Skin: may be cool and ...

FDA Approves VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection for Patients with Previously Untreated Multiple Myeloma

... vs 10%), rash (19% vs 7%), back pain (17% vs 18%), pneumonia (16% vs 11%), dizziness (16% vs 11%), dyspnea (15% vs 13%), headache (14% vs 10%), pain in ... and insomnia (each 20%), rash (18%), arthralgia (17%), neutropenia and dizziness (excluding vertigo) (each 17%), pain in limb and abdominal pain (each ...

Ambien CR(R) (zolpidem tartrate extended-release) tablets CIV Improved Chronic Insomnia in Patients with Co-Morbid Generalized Anxiety Disorder

... frequent adverse events experienced by both treatment groups were nausea, dizziness and fatigue. These adverse events have been reported in previous studies ... your doctor immediately. Side effects may include next-day drowsiness, dizziness and headache. It's non-narcotic; however, like most sleep medicines, it ...

FDA Approves SOMA(R) (carisoprodol) 250 mg

... The most common side effects for SOMA 350 mg included drowsiness (17%), dizziness (7%) and headache (3%). This new recommended dose of SOMA is 250 mg three ... of multiple drug overdoses. Most common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Complete prescribing information about SOMA(R) 250 mg can ...

Zogenix and Astellas Enter Exclusive Co-Promotion Agreement in the US for Newly Approved Sumavel(TM) DosePro(TM)

... clinical trials with sumatriptan injection were injection site reactions, atypical sensations (such as feelings of tingling, warm/hot sensations), dizziness and flushing. Most side effects lasted for only a short time. In clinical trials comparing the safety and tolerability of Sumavel DosePro to ...

HIV integrase inhibitor effective for patients beginning antiretroviral treatment

... four, compared with less than 20 percent for the efavirenz group. In addition, the raltegravir group encountered fewer side effects such as headache, dizziness and elevation in levels of cholesterol. Raltegravir inhibits the HIV integrase enzyme, which inserts the viral genome into the host cell's DNA. It ...

June 2009 Mayo Clinic Health Letter Highlights Probiotics, Carotid Artery and Breast Cancer Treatments

... arm or leg Sudden blindness in one eye Slurred or garbled speech or difficulty understanding others Loss of balance or dizziness Any of these conditions indicate a possible stroke and warrant immediate medical attention, even if the symptoms disappear. A ...

CardioFocus Receives CE Mark for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Catheter

... cardiac arrhythmia affecting several million people in Europe and over 2.5 million more in the United States. Symptoms can range from weakness and dizziness to more profound morbidity including stroke. Researchers believe that the considerable incidence and prevalence of the disease are increasing due to ...

Migraine With Aura May Lead to Brain Lesions

... an aura that precedes the migraine. Often the aura is a visual disturbance, such as flashing lights, but it can also be a physical feeling, such as dizziness or numbness. Recent research has found that migraine with aura is associated with an increased risk of stroke and coronary artery disease, according ...

In Summertime, the Livin' Can Be Buggy

... parts of the body, causing debilitating problems such as severe headaches and neck stiffness from meningitis, shooting pains, heart palpitations, dizziness and joint swelling. Ticks can also carry Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which is caused by the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii . Though not as ...

Favorable Vote From FDA Advisory Committee on SEROQUEL Pediatric Supplemental New Drug Applications

... SEROQUEL vs. placebo in clinical trials for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder were somnolence (18%-57% vs. 8%-15%), dry mouth (9%-44% vs. 3%-13%), dizziness (9%-18% vs. 5%-7%), constipation (8%-10% vs. 3%-5%), asthenia (5%-10% vs. 3%-4%), abdominal pain (4%-7% vs. 1%-3%), postural hypotension (4%-7% vs. ...

SCAN Health Plan Arizona Encourages Sun Smarts and Plenty of Water for Seniors This Summer

... purse or wallet. Always wear your seatbelt. Know the signs of heat stroke. If you develop a flushed face, headache, nausea, rapid pulse, dizziness or confusion, seek immediate medical attention. "Every year seniors become ill, are hospitalized or worse due to the intense ...

Lilly Resubmits Cymbalta(R) Supplemental New Drug Application for Chronic Pain to U.S. Food and Drug Administration

... with their doctor before stopping Cymbalta or changing the dose and if they are pregnant or nursing. Patients taking Cymbalta may experience dizziness or fainting upon standing. The most common side effects of Cymbalta include nausea, dry mouth, sleepiness and constipation. This is not a complete ...

Use science to convince teens a sober prom is better, AAAS says

... night. They May Feel Horrible for the Next Couple of Days Even small amounts of alcohol can cause a hangover which can lead to thirst, dizziness and lightheadedness. Headaches caused by blood vessel expansion and sleepiness due to narcotic effects on the central nervous system are other ...

AstraZeneca Announces TOPROL-XL(R) (Metoprolol Succinate) is Now Available

... patients with hypertension and angina pectoris the most common adverse events reported with immediate-release metoprolol tartate are tiredness (10%), dizziness (10%), depression (5%), diarrhea (5%) pruritus or rash (5%), shortness of breath (3%) and bradycardia (3%). In patients with heart failure, ...

Presented Data Confirm That RAPAFLO(TM) (silodosin) Provides Rapid, Highly Effective, Symptom Relief for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Patients

... side effect was retrograde ejaculation. The second most commonly-reported adverse event was dizziness. The incidence of treatment-related dizziness was low and only slightly higher among RAPAFLO(TM) than placebo-treated patients (11 vs. 3 patients). Previously presented data included ...

Canadian Medical Device Set to Speed Treatment and Cut Health Care Costs for Common Cause of Vertigo

... proper place. Traditionally, vertigo treatment using Epley Maneuver required a visit to a specialist physician, which could mean months of disruptive dizziness for patients stuck on waiting lists. Even after a successful clinical treatment, BPPV is often recurrent and it has been estimated that, ...

Bayer HealthCare Marks 20th Anniversary of World Hemophilia Day With Euro 250,000 Contribution to the World Federation of Hemophilia

... reactions and the development of high-titer inhibitors. The most frequently reported adverse events were local injection site reactions, dizziness and rash. Known intolerance or allergic reactions to constituents of the preparation is a contraindication to the use of Kogenate(R) FS. Known ...

1-800-GOT-MOLD? to Exhibit at NY/NJ Franchise Expo April 18-19

... nasal congestion, throat irritation, sneezing, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation and skin irritation, difficulty breathing, headaches, nausea, dizziness and fatigue. Other recent medical research has directly linked mold to asthma, allergies and chronic sinus problems. Anecdotal evidence points ...

Telemonitoring changes the working practice of cardiac nurses

... on a daily basis, with patients asked to answer "yes" or "no" to questions about breathlessness, orthopnoea (shortness of breath when lying flat), dizziness and ankle swelling. Any change in vital signs triggers an alert to the heart failure specialist nurse who follows up with a telephone call and may ...

FDA Advisory Committee Documents for SEROQUEL XR Available on AstraZeneca Web Site

... and bipolar disorder were somnolence (25%-52% vs. 10%-13%), dry mouth (12%-37% vs. 1%-7%), constipation (6-10% vs. 3-6%), dyspepsia (5-7% vs. 1-4%), dizziness (10-13% vs. 4-11%), orthostatic hypotension (7% vs. 5%), weight gain (7% vs. 1%), increased appetite (12% vs. 6%), fatigue (6-7% vs. 2-4%), ...

New P.E. Drug Approved In Europe While Premature Ejaculation Cure Remains Out of Reach to American Men

... which are widely used to stimulate production of serotonin to last longer in bed. Major drug intolerances including nausea, headaches, diarrhea and dizziness are associated with SSRIs leaving many men tentative about using them to stop premature ejaculation. "The problem isn't just that this ...

Study Suggests Treatment with Paliperidone ER Significantly Improves Symptoms of Schizoaffective Disorder

... improvements compared to placebo on the HAM-D-21 (p<0.001). The most common adverse events occurring in this trial were: headache (32%), dizziness (18%), insomnia (14%), akathisia (13%) and dyspepsia (12%). The study was sponsored by Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC. ...

Boehringer Ingelheim Plans to Launch U.S. Registry to Assess the State of Anticoagulation Therapy for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation

... necessary blood flow. Many people with the disorder do not experience any symptoms but some may feel heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness or fatigue.(9) About Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in Ridgefield, CT, is ...

Final Patient Completes Treatment In Boehringer Ingelheim's RE-LY(R) Study, The Largest Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes Trial To Date

... blocking necessary blood flow. Many people with the disorder do not have any symptoms but some may feel heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness or fatigue.(5) About the RE-LY (R) Study RE-LY(R) investigated whether dabigatran etexilate (two blinded doses) is effective for stroke ...

MxSecure, Inc. Completes Custom Document Management Interface for Roanoke Neurological Associates

... of neurological care in the Roanoke Valley and Southwest Virginia. Roanoke Neurological Associates specializes in the treatment of Alzheimer's, dizziness and balance disorders, pediatric neurology, muscular dystrophy and many others. The physicians provide care at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and on ...

Your Home May Be Harming You: Environmental Protection Agency States Indoor Environments Are 5-20 Times More Polluted Than Outdoors

... allergens, pathogens, water quality and electromagnetic radiation. People who suffer from asthma and respiratory ailments, headaches, fatigue, dizziness and sleep disruption are often unaware they're being regularly exposed to an unhealthy level of indoor pollutants and contaminants in their own home ...

Data on VELCADE(R) (Bortezomib) for Injection Based Therapies to be Presented at the International Myeloma Workshop

... paresthesia and dysesthesia and headache (each 22%), dyspnea (21%), cough and insomnia (each 20%), rash (18%), arthralgia (17%), neutropenia and dizziness (excluding vertigo) (each 17%), pain in limb and abdominal pain (each 15%), bone pain (14%), back pain and hypotension (each 13%), herpes zoster, ...

AstraZeneca Announces SEROQUEL XR is Now Available to Treat Bipolar Depression

... and bipolar disorder were somnolence (25%-52% vs. 10%-13%), dry mouth (12%-37% vs. 1%-7%), constipation (6-10% vs. 3-6%), dyspepsia (5-7% vs. 1-4%), dizziness (10-13% vs. 4-11%), orthostatic hypotension (7% vs. 5%), weight gain (7% vs. 1%), increased appetite (12% vs. 6%), fatigue (6-7% vs. 2-4%), ...

Helping to Clear the Air for Consumers - New Certification Standard for HEPA Filters Will Help Millions of People Make More Educated Choices

... in the largest and most industrialized cities. Symptoms caused by poor indoor air quality can include irritated eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, dizziness and fatigue. Symptoms of some diseases, including asthma and respiratory allergies, may be triggered by exposure to indoor allergens and irritants. ...

Study: Adding Vimpat significantly reduces partial-onset seizures in adults with epilepsy

... phase, compared to 2.1 percent of patients in the placebo group. In the study, the most commonly reported treatment-emergent adverse events were dizziness (4.9 percent for placebo, 10.4 percent for Vimpat 200 mg/day and 15.7 percent for Vimpat 400 mg/day), headache (7.4 percent, 11.0 percent and 8.2 ...

Study Showed New Episodes of Depression Delayed in People Taking Cymbalta(R)

... their doctor before stopping duloxetine or changing the dose and if they are pregnant or nursing. Patients taking duloxetine may experience dizziness or fainting upon standing. The most common side effects of duloxetine include nausea, dry mouth, sleepiness, and constipation. This is not a complete ...