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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Dizziness?

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Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2015
Question: All of a sudden I am very dizzy. I have been lying on my couch but am very dizzy when I get up. Has lasted last cpl of hours. I am 90 and in pretty good health. Take Lisinopril (10 grams) and Detrol. Have not had this happen before - slight dizziness because of side effects fm Lisinopril, but to this extent. Have not fallen yet.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. R.A. SINGH (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
get yourself clinically examined and investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.
It will be more helpful if you give more information on :-
1. Whether your symptoms worsen in a particular position?
2. Is it associated with nausea / vomiting?
3. Any associated neck pain?
4. Any associated loss of hearing?
5. What is your current blood pressure and heart rate reading?
6. What is your sugar levels?
You can take cinnarizine 25 mg thrice daily for relief from your symptoms. Further medical management can be planned according to your reply of the above mentioned queries. A clinical examination by your doctor will be helpful.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Dizziness?

Brief Answer: get yourself clinically examined and investigated. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing your query. It will be more helpful if you give more information on :- 1. Whether your symptoms worsen in a particular position? 2. Is it associated with nausea / vomiting? 3. Any associated neck pain? 4. Any associated loss of hearing? 5. What is your current blood pressure and heart rate reading? 6. What is your sugar levels? You can take cinnarizine 25 mg thrice daily for relief from your symptoms. Further medical management can be planned according to your reply of the above mentioned queries. A clinical examination by your doctor will be helpful. I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help. Regards. Thanks.