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What Causes Dizziness While On Lipitor?
I am a 66 yo male in excellent health except my doc has me on Lipitor 10mg for the past 10 years due to family history and a one time blockage that was stented. The cardiologist said other than the one partially blocked artery All others were clear. For the past 9 months I have been on Diovan 40mg. Now I am experiencing dizziness. My blood pressure is 130/75. Does it hurt to reduce or eliminate the Diovan? If so what are the side effects of a reduced or eliminated dose?
Sat, 30 Jun 2018
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Dear Giovanni mostly not the reason for your giddiness.
check for other causes like vestibular, ocular and CNS causes for your problem.
If it is triple vessel disease then there is possibility of cardiac dysfunction need to consult cardiologist.
you can use vertin tablet 16mg thrice a day for five days for vertigo and dizziness.
please consult your neurophysician/cardiologist they will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
Thank you for trusting HCM
Dear Giovanni mostly not the reason for your giddiness.
check for other causes like vestibular, ocular and CNS causes for your problem.
If it is triple vessel disease then there is possibility of cardiac dysfunction need to consult cardiologist.
you can use vertin tablet 16mg thrice a day for five days for vertigo and dizziness.
please consult your neurophysician/cardiologist they will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care.
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