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What Does Dizzness While On Medication For Hypertension Mean?

Hi Doctor, I am 38 year old male. i am occupying a very senior position in a multinational company. last few years i am facing a problem of dizziness whenever i face problems/issues, meet a group of people, give presentations etc. On two occasions i have fainted also. such being the case now it is affecting my proffessional life and i am not confident to do things on my own. recent incident was that i went for visa interview, i got the dizziness and i took back my passport since i was not able to stand and went back. this is affecting me lot. i have hypertension for last 8 years and i am on medication for that. Further i do have have the habit of smoking also. Would like to have a guidance from you on this...
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
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Continue blood pressure medications. You are getting stress-induced anxiety. Get psychiatric counseling. You can practice deep breathing exercises. Avoid coffee, alcohol, and smoking.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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What Does Dizzness While On Medication For Hypertension Mean?

Hello, Continue blood pressure medications. You are getting stress-induced anxiety. Get psychiatric counseling. You can practice deep breathing exercises. Avoid coffee, alcohol, and smoking. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi