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What Causes Dizziness While On Prozac And Lisinopril?

i am a 42 yr old female. lately ive been getting dizzy when i change positions. (sitting or lying to standing) and when turning from side to side while in bed. recently noticed reaching above my head also causes this sx. i am on prozac and lisinopril/hctz. i feel fine otherwise.
Thu, 16 Jul 2015
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This kind of symptoms are seen in postural hypotension in which BP suddenly falls in standing. This can be diagnosed by measuring BP at lying and standing posture simultaneously and checking the difference.
Moreover lisinopril has a common side effect of having dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from lying or sitting.
There is also a chance of beging postural positioning vertigo.
All should be checked clinically and find the actual cause. If it seems to be a side effect of lisinipril, swich over to another antihypertensive medication according to your BP level is recommended.
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What Causes Dizziness While On Prozac And Lisinopril?

This kind of symptoms are seen in postural hypotension in which BP suddenly falls in standing. This can be diagnosed by measuring BP at lying and standing posture simultaneously and checking the difference. Moreover lisinopril has a common side effect of having dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from lying or sitting. There is also a chance of beging postural positioning vertigo. All should be checked clinically and find the actual cause. If it seems to be a side effect of lisinipril, swich over to another antihypertensive medication according to your BP level is recommended.