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What Causes Coughing And Dizzy Spells While On Anxiety Medications?
Occasionally my heart will do something funny which causes me to cough then Im fine...no chest pain...the last time this happened a week ago, after I coughed I had a bad short dizzy spell....no problems since...it was first time...my family has history of heart proplems...Im healthy however I keep a close watch on my heart and some days Ill have a pain seems right over my heart...no other symptoms but ill rub that area to try to get it to stop..I am on high blood pressure meds...Im a very anxious person...I take meds to keep blood pressure and anziety in check. thank you for your time....
Tue, 11 Apr 2023
Hi,
Coughing can be a side effect of certain medications used to treat anxiety. Dizziness can also be a side effect of these medications, especially if the dosage is too high. Additionally, coughing and dizziness can be symptoms of other medical conditions, such as a respiratory infection or a heart condition.
Given your family history of heart problems and the fact that you have experienced pain in the area of your heart, it may be a good idea to discuss your symptoms with your doctor to rule out any potential cardiac issues. They can also evaluate your medication regimen and adjust it if needed. In the meantime, try to keep track of any triggers for your coughing and dizziness, such as certain activities or times of day, and avoid them if possible.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Coughing can be a side effect of certain medications used to treat anxiety. Dizziness can also be a side effect of these medications, especially if the dosage is too high. Additionally, coughing and dizziness can be symptoms of other medical conditions, such as a respiratory infection or a heart condition.
Given your family history of heart problems and the fact that you have experienced pain in the area of your heart, it may be a good idea to discuss your symptoms with your doctor to rule out any potential cardiac issues. They can also evaluate your medication regimen and adjust it if needed. In the meantime, try to keep track of any triggers for your coughing and dizziness, such as certain activities or times of day, and avoid them if possible.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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