10 Causes of Lightheadedness
4. Side Effects of Drugs
Medications are usually prescribed by a medical professional to manage and/or treat medical conditions. However, in some cases, drugs can produce unwanted signs and symptoms. Usually, the solution can be as simple as asking your doctor for a dose adjustment or trying a different medication.
Medications that can cause lightheadedness are especially those that work (perhaps too well) to lower blood pressure and treat certain heart conditions. A good example of this is diuretics. Other drugs that can cause lightheadedness are those used to treat anxiety disorders, mood disorders (depression), and cancer (chemotherapy). If you think that a certain prescription medicine may be the cause of lightheadedness, inform your healthcare provider.
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