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Can Dietary Supplement Cause Dizziness And Lightheadedness?

I am 45 year old woman, approximately 210 lbs. I recently started taking supplements at the advise of my personal trainer. I m taking Vitamin D (4000), Super B Complex, L Caratin, Fish Oil capsules and a multivitamin for AM and PM. I also take Lisonipril 20mg for high bp. In addition, I m on the Weight Watchers program and workout 5 days a week. I started taking all the supplements about a week ago and today I notice I got dizzy, slightly lightheaded, while doing household chores. Could this be because of all the new supplements I m taking? Will it eventually go away as my body adjusts or should I cutback or remove some of the supplements I m taking? Thank you
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Hi dear ,

As per your query you have dizziness and lightheadedness ,which is also known as vertigo . You are taking Blood pressure lowering medicines along with dietary supplements . Well dizziness is usually caused by some medications like blood pressure lowering medicines and also caused by some supplements like excess calcium supplements and vitamin D supplements . I would suggest you to to stop taking supplements and consult your doctor to discuss about your condition , your blood pressure medicine and supplements . Doctor may alter the dose of your medicine or prescribe alternative . Doctor may also prescribe antiametic drugs . Also take supplement after suggestion of doctor .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari


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Can Dietary Supplement Cause Dizziness And Lightheadedness?

Hi dear , As per your query you have dizziness and lightheadedness ,which is also known as vertigo . You are taking Blood pressure lowering medicines along with dietary supplements . Well dizziness is usually caused by some medications like blood pressure lowering medicines and also caused by some supplements like excess calcium supplements and vitamin D supplements . I would suggest you to to stop taking supplements and consult your doctor to discuss about your condition , your blood pressure medicine and supplements . Doctor may alter the dose of your medicine or prescribe alternative . Doctor may also prescribe antiametic drugs . Also take supplement after suggestion of doctor . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari