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What Causes Dizziness And Weakness While Taking Doxazosin And Candesartan Cilexetil?
Posted on
Sun, 15 Jun 2014
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Sun, 15 Jun 2014
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Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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Question : I fell dizzy and weak, I am a diabetic with high BP 160/60. Taking Doxazosin 4 mg & Candesartan Cilexetil 32 mg. I suspect the reasons are the side effects of the medication mentioned ?
These symptoms I have suffered for a very long time, I have tried to explain to my GP but she has not changed the medication maybe considering my Kidney function is about 40.
Have you any suggestions?
Reg.
These symptoms I have suffered for a very long time, I have tried to explain to my GP but she has not changed the medication maybe considering my Kidney function is about 40.
Have you any suggestions?
Reg.
Brief Answer:
Please provide the requested medical data of yours
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Feeling dizzy and weak is a side effect of both medications you are taking Doxazosin and Candersartan.
Now, if I was your caring doctor would analyze further your case to find out the real cause (as there are many other factors contributing to feeling dizzy and weak). That's why I want to know about:
- your electrolytes levels?
- your thyroid function?
- your liver/kidney/pancreas function?
- if you are having problems with enlarged prostate?
- if you have been diagnosed with anemia?
- do you sweat a lot?
- is it hot at the place you live?
- are you involved in physical activities or conduct a sedentary life?
All these factors can cause dizziness and weakness apart the 2 medications you are taking.
Looking forward to have the requested data in!
Dr.Albana
Please provide the requested medical data of yours
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Feeling dizzy and weak is a side effect of both medications you are taking Doxazosin and Candersartan.
Now, if I was your caring doctor would analyze further your case to find out the real cause (as there are many other factors contributing to feeling dizzy and weak). That's why I want to know about:
- your electrolytes levels?
- your thyroid function?
- your liver/kidney/pancreas function?
- if you are having problems with enlarged prostate?
- if you have been diagnosed with anemia?
- do you sweat a lot?
- is it hot at the place you live?
- are you involved in physical activities or conduct a sedentary life?
All these factors can cause dizziness and weakness apart the 2 medications you are taking.
Looking forward to have the requested data in!
Dr.Albana
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