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What Causes Lightheadedness While On Diuretics?

hi I am currently in good health and am taking duirentics for water retention. however, recently I have felt light headed and weiry upon getting up from bending down for more than 5 seconds. If I bent down and up fast it does not happen . Is this blood pressure, low iron? please help!!
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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Hi,
From history it seems that your problem might be due to,
1, Electrolyte imbalance due to taking diuretic medicine for long time.
2, having postural hypotension.
Go for testing blood electrolytes.
Go for blood pressure checking while lying down position, sitting position and standing position.
Consult your doctor and get examined.
Ok and take care.
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What Causes Lightheadedness While On Diuretics?

Hi, From history it seems that your problem might be due to, 1, Electrolyte imbalance due to taking diuretic medicine for long time. 2, having postural hypotension. Go for testing blood electrolytes. Go for blood pressure checking while lying down position, sitting position and standing position. Consult your doctor and get examined. Ok and take care.