Dizziness which is really bad

Hi this is my first time posting . I have bc and am suffering from would dizziness from my third bout of chemo. My consultant prescribed levomepromaziine but I’m frightened to take it as it says it causes dizziness. This is what I’m trying to get over . I’m struggling and it’s causing bad anxiety

any thoughts 

thank you 

  • Hi Sandra,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am sorry to hear about your dizziness and can understand why you're reluctant to start the medication that you have been prescribed. Why don't you phone your breast care nurse and tell her how you feel? This is the sort of situation that she is here for. There may well be another medication which won't cause any further dizziness. You will probably find that you need to leave a message in the first place, but they usually get back to you quickly.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Hi thank you so much for your reply. I contacted my cancer help line who have spoken to my consultant. They have added a sleeping tablet short term. Changed steroid times to early afternoon and given me one weekly injection of Filgrastim instead of 7! So I am so grateful for that so let’s see how we go. 
    regards

    sandra

  • Hi Sandra,

    You sound a lot happier with these plans - I sincerely hope that they work out well for you. Never be afraid to question any plans that you are unhappy about. Don't forget that your specialist nurse is always there to help out if you need her.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • That’s really good advice you gave me. I just thought it was a case off get through it best we can. But I had a good sleep so that helped. 
    regards

    sandra

  • Hi Sandra,

    I am delighted to hear that you managed a good night's sleep. There is nearly always another option with medication, so never be afraid to ask.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • You were my true angel. Thank you for your helpx