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What Causes Dizziness And Fainting?
Whenever I am in the sun for even a short period of time I get dizzy and have almost fainted several times. I also get beet red. I thought it might have to do with the meds I take which are Crestor and Amitriptylene. However when I research them it doesn t indicate that is one of the side effects.
Tue, 8 Aug 2017
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Dizziness as well as getting red while in sun is due to increased sensitivity to sunlight.
Following measures will help you
-Keep yourself well hydrated by intake of plenty of water.Cool plain water and Fluids with electrolytes are preferable.
-Wear loose and light clothing with full sleeves.
-Avoid going out if possible between 10am to 2pm when sunlight is maximum.
-Always wear sunscreen lotion with spF more than 15.
Hope this information helps.
Thanks
Welcome to HCM.
Thanks for putting up your query over here.
Dizziness as well as getting red while in sun is due to increased sensitivity to sunlight.
Following measures will help you
-Keep yourself well hydrated by intake of plenty of water.Cool plain water and Fluids with electrolytes are preferable.
-Wear loose and light clothing with full sleeves.
-Avoid going out if possible between 10am to 2pm when sunlight is maximum.
-Always wear sunscreen lotion with spF more than 15.
Hope this information helps.
Thanks
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