Drug Induced Dizziness

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The Hubbard Detoxification program rids the body of harmful toxins and radiation -- the process of ridding the body of these harmful factors is often referred to as "turning on" some symptom that has been experienced at some earlier time -- where the symptom is actually caused by, or aggravated by some drug or radiation.

At the time this symptom was first experienced the person may well have believed that it was some bacteria, or virus, or other source that caused the symptoms. This may well be true in many cases, but it appears now to be a remarkable discovery by Mr. Hubbard that drugs used to "treat" some unwanted condition (certainly including the condition of "anxiety") actually cause that symptom to continue or even worsen.

It is becoming more and more accepted that the "condition" of a "psychiatric disorder" called "anxiety" is actually a "mental condition" not a "physical body condition" and that the normal psychiatric drugs used to "treat the condition" do not have any curative value to the problem.

Psychiatrists try to cover this obvious error by claiming that "anxiety" is, indeed, a "mental disorder" and that mental disorders are found in the brain. This foolish psychiatric claim cannot be proven, but it is still asserted. As long as psychiatrists and their patients cling to the false notion that the brain is their "mind" and not just part of the "body" they keep using a drug such as Prozac to "treat" something that is not found in the body.

In actual fact the brain is a very sophisticated switchboard that receives and sends various signals, to and from other parts of the body -- both electrical and biochemical signals. There is, indeed, a "mind" but no psychiatrist has ever found it looking within a human body. The most basic error of the psychiatrist, and even most of "medicine" is to deny the spiritual nature of man or to claim that "the spirit" is "material" in composition. One thinks back to the ancient question, "How many angels can exist on the head of a pin?" Click here for my article on that subject -- written many years ago.

Now is the time to unmask these terrible claims because the same problem exists for many other unwanted conditions normally called "diseases" and normally treated by medical doctors with a variety of medical drugs and procedures.

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If some condition, such as "dizziness" can be shown to exist -- and this certainly seems true, then let's look at the possibility that there might be THREE different causes of this unwanted condition.

  • One cause could be some physical problem with the body. There are, for instance, some indications that the "inner ear" has a mechanical function in balance. There could well be some physical problem with that inner ear such that the normal body function of "balance" is disrupted.

  • Another simple explanation is that poor blood circulation results in low supplies of oxygen to the brain. When the brain has low oxygen supplies dizziness is one of the most likely and obvious symptoms. My own personal research on dizziness has been that the oral chelation formula which I designed is effective in the large majority of cases -- effective in reducing and eliminating dizziness. Why? Simply because my formula improves blood circulation, thus taking more oxygen to all part of the body and enhancing every aspect of health.

  • Another could well be some causation from a medical drug which has been used to "treat" the physical body. There could even be drugs or other substances (food additives, etc.) which are not used specifically to treat this unwanted condition but DO have an adverse effect on balance.

Drugs often mask the actual symptoms and thus appear to give relief. Thus Prozac causes the physical body to become so drugged and unresponsive to the real world that the symptom of anxiety is hidden. Instead you get the often-remarked "state of vegetable" for the patient.

In the same fashion it may well be found to be true that some other unwanted condition, such as vertigo, imbalance, dizziness is precipitated or prolonged by some toxin or even radiation.

Behold! "vertigo" is recognized by many medical authorities as a physical body problem which may be alleviated with a drug treatment. And, as I generally always find, there is an "institute" devoted to providing solutions to this problem without any clue that there may well be stored toxins that will prevent any other remedy from working easily.

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The very common "answer" to this type of health problem is to use an anti-depressant to mask the symptoms so that the patient no longer worries about it! Anti-depressants are very widely prescribed for other patient complaints and one of the common "side-effects" of these psychiatric drugs is dizziness! Once those drugs have been taken their residue stores in the fatty tissue for decades -- leaking out to cause dizziness or prevent other more natural remedies from working.

Dizziness and Vertigo -- A Psychiatric Remedy is the cause

Trazodone, a triazolopyridine antidepressant, is currently the second most commonly prescribed agent for the treatment of insomnia due to its sedating qualities. Given trazodone's widespread use, a careful review of the literature was conducted to assess its efficacy and side effects when given for treatment of insomnia.

Evidence for the efficacy of trazodone in treating insomnia is very limited; most studies are small, conducted in populations of depressed patients, raise issues of design, and often lack objective efficacy measures. Side effects associated with trazodone are not inconsequential, with a high incidence of discontinuation due to side effects, such as sedation, dizziness, and psychomotor impairment, which raise particular concern regarding its use in the elderly. There is also some evidence of tolerance related to use of trazodone. (Source)

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The American consumer is voicing its anger at drugs -- increasingly. Here is an excerpt from a front page Wall Street Journal article published on August 22, 2005:

The focus on medical risk has its precedents, stretching back to birth defects linked to thalidomide nearly 50 years ago. The current bout of public concern dates from last summer and accusations, which drug companies denied, that they had suppressed clinical trials showing a risk of suicidal behavior in children taking antidepressants. (Source)
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Karl: Here are warnings about Naproxen, called Aleve. I took very large quantities of this for some years when a person I trusted assured me it was safe.

Government study led to warning about naproxen

Painkiller increased risk of heart attack, stroke in alzheimer's research

WASHINGTON - An Alzheimer’s disease prevention trial was suspended after researchers said there were more heart attacks and strokes among patients taking naproxen, an over-the-counter pain reliever in use for 28 years and commonly known under the brand name Aleve.

The study, involving some 2,500 patients, was to test whether naproxen or Celebrex, both pain relievers, could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease among healthy elderly patients who were at an increased risk of the disease.

Officials at the National Institutes of Health said the study was suspended after three years when it was found that patients taking naproxen had a 50 percent greater incidence of cardiovascular events — heart attack or stroke — than patients taking placebo.

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Celebrex announcement a factor
Another factor, officials said, was the announcement last week that advertising for Celebrex was being halted after a study found that high doses of the drug were associated with an increase in heart attack risk. Preliminary data from the Alzheimer’s study, however, did not indicate an increased risk for heart attack or stroke for Celebrex, officials said.

Lester Crawford, acting commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, acknowledged Tuesday that the conflicting studies are confusing and call for continued evaluation. For now, he recommended following the dosage recommendations for the drugs.

“Any drug taken long enough and at high enough dosage can cause some difficulty,” Crawford said on NBC’s “Today.”

“It would be premature to say what we we’re going to do with either one of these drugs, Celebrex or Aleve,” he said. “However, we will keep all regulator options open and make some determinations as quickly as possible based on the data.”

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Celebrex, a prescription drug, and naproxen are both commonly used to treat the joint pain of arthritis. Naproxen has been approved for sale, first as a prescription and then as an over-the-counter drug, since 1976. Celebrex is in the same class — COX2 enzyme inhibitors — as Vioxx, an arthritis drug recently taken off the market by its manufacturer after it was linked to an increase in heart attack and stroke.

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Pharmacy Author: Omudhome Ogbru, Pharm.D.
Medical Editor: Jay Marks, M.D.

GENERIC NAME: naproxen

BRAND NAME: Anaprox, Naprelan, Naprosyn, Aleve

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Naproxen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other members of this class include ibuprofen (Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen) and several others. These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. They work by reducing the levels of prostaglandins, chemicals that are responsible for pain, fever and inflammation. Naproxen blocks the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase ), resulting in lower concentrations of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain and fever are reduced. Naproxen was approved by the FDA in December, 1991.

PRESCRIPTION: Yes; (Aleve, no)

GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes

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PREPARATIONS: Anaprox (tablets): 275 and 550 mg; Naprosyn (tablets): 250, 375, and 500 mg; Naprosyn suspension: 125 mg/5ml; EC-Naprosyn: 375 mg, Aleve: 220 mg; Naprelan (controlled-release tablets): 375 and 500mg.

STORAGE: Room temperature: 15-30°C (59-86°F).

PRESCRIBED FOR: Naproxen is used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fever.

DOSING: The usual adult dose is 250-500 mg twice daily using regular naproxen tablets. The usual dose for Naprelan controlled release tablets is 750 to 1000 mg given once daily. For EC-Naprosyn, the usual dose is 375-500 mg twice daily. Naproxen should be given with food to reduce upset stomach.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Naproxen is associated with several suspected or probable interactions that affect the action of other drugs. The following examples are the most common suspected interactions.

Naproxen may increase the blood levels of lithium (Eskalith) by reducing the excretion of lithium by the kidneys. Increased levels of lithium may lead to lithium toxicity.

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Naproxen may reduce the blood pressure lowering effects of blood pressure medications. This may occur because prostaglandins play a role in the regulation of blood pressure.

When naproxen is used in combination with aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin) the blood levels of the aminoglycoside may increase, presumably because the elimination of aminoglycosides from the body is reduced. This may lead to more aminoglycoside-related side effects.

Individuals taking oral blood thinners or anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin) should avoid naproxen because naproxen also thins the blood, and excessive blood thinning may lead to bleeding.

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PREGNANCY: There are no adequate studies of naproxen in pregnant women. Therefore, naproxen is not recommended during pregnancy.

NURSING MOTHERS: Most NSAIDs, including naproxen, are excreted in breast milk. In general, breast feeding mothers should avoid the use of NSAIDs.

SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effects from naproxen are rash, ringing in the ears, headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, fluid retention and shortness of breath. Naproxen also may cause stomach and intestinal bleeding and ulcers. Sometimes, stomach ulceration and intestinal bleeding can occur without any abdominal pain. Black tarry stools, weakness, and dizziness upon standing may be the only signs of the bleeding. People who are allergic to other NSAIDs should not use naproxen.

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