10 Side Effects of Calcium Channel Blockers
Side Effect #2: Dizziness
Dizziness is the condition where there is impairment of stability and spatial perception. It is a term commonly used to describe disequilibrium, presyncope, and vertigo. There are many conditions that can cause dizziness as multiple body parts are required in the maintenance of balance. This includes the skeleton, muscles, inner ear, eyes, and nervous system.
Dizziness may occur when there is an inadequate blood supply to the brain, disorders of the inner ear, distortion or loss of visual cues, and side effects of medications such as proton pump inhibitors, warfarin, and calcium channel blockers. This is a common side effect associated with calcium channel blockers, especially in drugs like nifedipine where the incidence of this side effect ranges from 20 to 30% of the patients.
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