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Is It Safe To Take Amlodipine For Dizziness In An Elderly Person?
Thanks!Well, I have se excellent health at 68.But lately, after upgrading physically a rental property...I am having some diziness upon bending and getting up ??I take only Amlodipine 10 mm once a day...137/83 average pressure .Just curious what might go on ...
Fri, 11 Sep 2015
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The dizziness on standing may be due to orthostatic hypotension. This is low blood pressure on standing.
This can occur due to different causes but if it continues your doctor may consider reducing your blood pressure medication.
It is also important to make sure that you are drinking enough fluids because dehydration is one of the causes.
You need to try to stand up slowly
I hope this helps
The dizziness on standing may be due to orthostatic hypotension. This is low blood pressure on standing.
This can occur due to different causes but if it continues your doctor may consider reducing your blood pressure medication.
It is also important to make sure that you are drinking enough fluids because dehydration is one of the causes.
You need to try to stand up slowly
I hope this helps
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