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What Causes Dizziness In Case Of Hypertension?
I am a 65 years old male. Since past 3 days I feel very dizzy after getting up in the morning and I feel light headed after sitting for some time . At the moment I take glimepride 1mg after breakfast and metformin hydrochloride i.p 500 mg and for diabetes and amlodipine & atenolol for high bp.. I want to know what is causing the dizziness ? And possible remedy.
Tue, 30 Jul 2019
Hello,
I would explain that your symptoms are suggestive of orthostatic hypotension.
For this reason, I recommend reducing the dose of amlodipine or atenolol, in order to help avoid low blood pressure when standing up.
A Head-Up Tilt test would help confirm the presence of orthostatic hypotension.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would explain that your symptoms are suggestive of orthostatic hypotension.
For this reason, I recommend reducing the dose of amlodipine or atenolol, in order to help avoid low blood pressure when standing up.
A Head-Up Tilt test would help confirm the presence of orthostatic hypotension.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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