My mom's been dealing with pleural effusion and has been on AKT4 for about a week, but she's been super dizzy and sleepy ever since. I'm not sure why she's feeling so drowsy, and I'm really worried. Could this be a side effect of the medicine or maybe it's not the right fit for her?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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side effect of medication - medication review dosage adjustment or alternative treatment

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