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Diuretics Problem

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june52650
june52650

I saw my GP on Monday because Ive been having attacks much more frequently. He started me on a diuretic which I was pleased about because Ive heard lots of positive comments about them.

I started taking them on Tuesday morning and by the evening I was spinning, dizzy and nauseous and my balance was off. On Wednesday evening I had the worst attack Ive ever had, My balance completely went, leaving me clinging to the floor, Horrendous vertigo and spinning and violently sick.

Is this normal when starting diuretics? I dont know if I can stand another evening of it.

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  • vicky39230
    vicky39230 june52650

    Posted

    Hi June

    I would be very surprised if the duretic was the problem. For me they help clear excess water. I take serc 16 daily along with the duretic.

    • june52650
      june52650 vicky39230

      Posted

      I’ve just spoken to a doctor at my practice and he told me to stop taking the diuretic and he’s prescribed Cinnarazine instead. I asked if I can still take Betahistine and he said it’s up to me but it doesn’t seem to be working for me. I told him that I had been on a higher dose in the past, but he didn’t offer to increase it. 
  • paul01145
    paul01145 june52650

    Posted

    Hiya June I found it the same when I started taking mine but it is worth it in the end hope you are feeling better soon x
    • june52650
      june52650 paul01145

      Posted

      I really hoped that they would work as I’ve seen lots of positive comments about them, but a different doctor has now taken me off them.
  • christine_35821
    christine_35821 june52650

    Posted

    Hello June. I have only ever taken betahistine which seems to be what most Meniere’s sufferers take and it controlled my vertigo attacks well. I started with this last December and like you I was clinging to the floor and crawling to the bathroom. I was admitted to hospital once as I vomited for hours and couldn’t stop. I have never taken diuretics and since I am a regular squash player I think they would dehydrate me. Have you not been prescribed betahistine?
    • june52650
      june52650 christine_35821

      Posted

      Hi Christine, yes I’m on Betahistine 16mg three times a day, but in the past I’ve been on 32mg three times a day. I’ve been in remission for five years and it only came back in June this year. It seems worse this time too. 
  • Dadlew
    Dadlew june52650

    Posted

    Hi I started diuretics about 2 months ago have been fine on them and has seemed to help but was told could affect blood pressure so had to have it checked two weeks in but luckily all was good so maybe this could be your problem, was given a tip to eat a banana a day as they also lower your potassium hope this helps and hope you feel better soon
  • jim79476
    jim79476 june52650

    Posted

    Hello June,

    i have been suffering from Meniere’s  syndrome for some sixteen years. I had an initial violent attack that lasted of and on for about a week. Went to ENT diagnosed as Miniere’s. Went away for thirteen years. Came back. Lasted two months went away for another year. My last six months have had attacks, sometimes daily. Been searching for some solutions. I found a site with all kinds of great information. This way you can arm yourself with the latest scientific information and make decisions based in that. 

    It is Medifocus.com. They have a great guide book. Check it out and make up your own mind. Hope this helps some. 

    Take me care and be informed. 

    Jim

    • june52650
      june52650 jim79476

      Posted

      Hi Jim thanks for recommending Medifocus.com I will have a look at it now.  It really helps to find something that gives you lots of information doesn’t it? 

      I keep hoping that my MD will go into remission for a few years again, it takes over your whole life doesn’t it? It used to scare me too when I was having an attack. I’ve got over that, but I know it scares my husband.

  • NeddyO
    NeddyO june52650

    Posted

    Just checked your other replies.

    You need a Consultant review but meanwhile try to get to get your betahistine dose up to your previous maximum and if necessary go higher remembering it takes about 4 weeks to become fully effective. I doubt that Cinnarazine will be that much help for an acute attack. Ask your GP if you can have Buccastem as you can dissolve under your top lip which is very helpful if you are vomitting and unable to keep a normal pill down. I always carry them as part of my 'emergency kit'.

    Good luck!

    • june52650
      june52650 NeddyO

      Posted

      I do have Buccastem although don’t know if it works for me. I’ve been waiting 6 months to be seen by ent and I was told two weeks ago that there are 85 people still in front of me.
  • NeddyO
    NeddyO june52650

    Posted

    I did find effectiveness reduced but Consultant said only use when you have to and double the dose after a few mins if not improving! Fortunately have only needed it once in 3 years.
  • tanney
    tanney june52650

    Posted

    what is the dose of diuretics you are on and what is the name of it?  Dyazide 25mg is usually what ENT prescribe to start.  Are you also eliminating salt, caffeine and liqueur?
    • june52650
      june52650 tanney

      Posted

      I was put on Furosamide 20 mg. I don’t have salt or caffeine and don’t drink alcohol at all. I was really pleased to have been put on diuretics but I have never had such bad symptoms before. I don’t know if I should have persevered longer with them.
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