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What Causes Dizzy Spells While On BP Medication?

Hello im a sixty year old male on medication for high blood pressure and high colesterol both are under control and ive been on the same dose for 2 years my problem is for the last 5 days i have been having dizzy spells getting out of bed and getting out of a chair and everything starts spinning round and i have to sit down for a few minutes what do you think it can be
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Hello!

Welcome on HCM!

I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to an inner ear disorder or peripheral vertigo.

For this reason, I would recommend consulting with an ENT specialist and performing labyrinthine tests.

Further tests may be needed ( a cervical spine X ray study for cervicarthrosis, a complete blood count for anemia, PCR and ESR for inflammation).

Meanwhile, I recommend having some rest and taking plenty of water. A close monitoring of your blood pressure is also necessary to exclude low blood pressure or orthostatic hypotension.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Dizzy Spells While On BP Medication?

Hello! Welcome on HCM! I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to an inner ear disorder or peripheral vertigo. For this reason, I would recommend consulting with an ENT specialist and performing labyrinthine tests. Further tests may be needed ( a cervical spine X ray study for cervicarthrosis, a complete blood count for anemia, PCR and ESR for inflammation). Meanwhile, I recommend having some rest and taking plenty of water. A close monitoring of your blood pressure is also necessary to exclude low blood pressure or orthostatic hypotension. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing all the best, Dr. Iliri