Does Finasteride,Tamsulosin Or Amlodipine Cause Dizziness?

Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2014

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Mon, 16 Jun 2014 Answered on

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Question : Want to know if any of these meds and vitamins could be cause of being a little dizzy sometimes and cause me to walk gated?

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
please mention the drugs

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
I am Dr Ram, I will answer your query.
You have not mentioned what drug you are taking.
Please let me know so that I can help you regarding your problems.
Take Care!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (25 minutes later)

RX LIST-- Finasteride 5mg, Tamsulosin 0.4mg,Amlodipine 5mg,lisonopil HCTZ 20-12.5mg, Pravasteatin 40mg,Glyburid 3mgAM/PM,Metformin1000mgAM/PM metanx,Alpha-lipoic1800mg, asprin 81mg, Zyrtec 10 mg, Multi vitamin, fish oil Omega3,6,9 2000mg . Thought I had sent this list. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Get investigated and review

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Welcome back.
You are on multiple drugs much of which are safe and do not produce the symptoms you are having.
Tamsulosisn can cause postural hypotension and may cause dizziness spells.
Glyburide may cause same symptoms if it is causing transient hypoglycemia. HCTZ can cause dyselecrolytemia and may cause dizziness and imbalance problems.
In nutshell you should go to a local physician, check lying down and Standing BP to detect if you are having postural hypotension.
Also check your sugars and electrolytes at the time of dizziness.
I think the advise will be helpful for you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar