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Can Ativan Cause Dizzy Spells?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Sep 2017
Question: I take ativan. 2.5mg a day- and ive been taking it since May. Ive just been having dizzy spells lately. Can ativan have more of an effect on you over time ? Or do you think its anxiety? Is this cause for concern
I also take 50mg flecainide acetate twice a day. And half of a 5mg tab of bisoprolol hctz twice a day.
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Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that your symptoms could be due to two factors

1. You are on a slightly higher dose of ativan. Ideally it's taken as 1-2 mg per day, it can also cause you dizzy spells.

2. Low blood pressure can also cause dizziness. As you are taking bisoprolol Hctz it can cause a low blood pressure there by causing dizzy spells. Kindly check your blood pressure whenever you feel dizzy.

I hope this information will be helpful.

Kind regards
Dr Bhanu partap
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Can Ativan Cause Dizzy Spells?

Brief Answer: Please refer to the detailed answer below Detailed Answer: After going through the medical details provided by you I would like to tell you that your symptoms could be due to two factors 1. You are on a slightly higher dose of ativan. Ideally it's taken as 1-2 mg per day, it can also cause you dizzy spells. 2. Low blood pressure can also cause dizziness. As you are taking bisoprolol Hctz it can cause a low blood pressure there by causing dizzy spells. Kindly check your blood pressure whenever you feel dizzy. I hope this information will be helpful. Kind regards Dr Bhanu partap