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What Causes Persistent Dizziness While On Lisinopril And Atorvastatin?

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Posted on Fri, 17 Feb 2017
Question: About 10 days ago, my husband began noticing a general feeling of wooziness and occasionally feeling dizzy. He takes 10mg of Lisinopril,12.5mg hydrocholorthiazide and 10mg of atorvastatin daily. He's been taking the Lisinopril for the last 3 years, the hydro. and atorv. for the last year.The feeling is general and throughout the day. Can anything be done to stop this feeling?

Dawn XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Medicines side effect

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your cocnern. wooziness and dizziness in your husband is likely a side effect of diuretics and statins your husband is on. All three medications can trigger it. treatment is mostly supportive with some antivert or any other medicine for dizziness. If the issue persists you can consult his cardiologist and request for a medicine change if the dizziness bothers him alot. Use supportive measures to prevent tripping while walking to prevent injuries.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
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What Causes Persistent Dizziness While On Lisinopril And Atorvastatin?

Brief Answer: Medicines side effect Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your cocnern. wooziness and dizziness in your husband is likely a side effect of diuretics and statins your husband is on. All three medications can trigger it. treatment is mostly supportive with some antivert or any other medicine for dizziness. If the issue persists you can consult his cardiologist and request for a medicine change if the dizziness bothers him alot. Use supportive measures to prevent tripping while walking to prevent injuries. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan