Posted by novelagent on June 23, 2012, at 14:05:56
In reply to Re: Why am I dizzy upon standing? Effexor withdrawal, posted by papillon2 on June 23, 2012, at 2:10:50
Is low iron associated with dizziness? At tge hospital, I was found to have anemia, but I don't take iron for it bcause antipsychotics chelate iron.
> Could it be possible that although the dizziness was first due to Effexor withdrawal, it is now being maintained by other factors?
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> I would take a look at whether you are drinking and eating frequently enough and get a check up at the doctors, which may involve a blood test for irregularities (iron count, for starters).
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> I'm not saying you are necessarily wrong about Effexor being to blame; I'm not a doctor, and even doctors can get it wrong due to not having seen something before! Stranger things have happened. But it's always worthwhile ruling out other causes.
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