Vertigo/dizziness as a Drugs’ adverse reaction
Abstract
Spontaneous reports of vertigo or dizziness, as side-effect of certain drugs, received at our Pharmacovigilance Center, represented the 5% of all reports in 2012. Considering the high incidence of such an ADR for several drugs' classes, it can be speculated that under-reporting also affect vertigo and dizziness. Despite the fact that these ADRs might not represent a direct threaten for life, indirectly they can cause secondary damage to patients such as falls, fractures etc. Balance should be accurately monitored during drug use and particularly in fragile patients.
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Glaucoma and retinal disorders Neurological disorders and treatments Vestibular and auditory disordersCategories
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Adverse effect Anesthesia Audiology Etiology Internal medicine Medicine Nausea Pediatrics Pharmacology Posturography Psychiatry Psychogenic disease Surgery Vertigo Vestibular systemSummaries and links are for general information and education only. They are not a substitute for reading the original publication or for professional medical, legal, or other advice. Always refer to the linked source for the full study.
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