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What Can Cause Intermittent Dizziness While On Medication For Hypertension?
hi i am 68 years old and in reasonabily good condition and only take medication for high blood pressure my queation is i have been suffering from intermitten of and on dizzyness that comes and goes for a short period of time i'm not sure if this can be caused by stress dehydration or possibly an early warning of diabetes etc do you have any ideas what can cause dizzyness if it occurs intermittenly at any time for short periods ????? my name is bob cohen
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
Hi,
Most medications for high blood pressure can cause dizziness specially when one gets up from bed or from sitting position. Usually it is related to first dose.
Therefore it is advised to start these medications from low dose and ta take these medicine at night before going to bed, to avoid the risk of dizziness and fall.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Muhammad Zahir Shah
Most medications for high blood pressure can cause dizziness specially when one gets up from bed or from sitting position. Usually it is related to first dose.
Therefore it is advised to start these medications from low dose and ta take these medicine at night before going to bed, to avoid the risk of dizziness and fall.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Muhammad Zahir Shah
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