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What Causes Dizziness And Blackouts On Getting Up?
I have been having extreme dizziness when I get up regardless of how slow or fast I get up, also when this happens my vision blacks out and my hands, fingers, and feet all get tingly and become numb while the rest of my body is tingly. I do have sivere anxiety and depression and am on several medication. I take brintellix, valum, lovethryoxcine, estrodial, a water pill and a diet pill
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Hello,
I believe this can be related to orthostatic hypotension. I believe this may be caused by water pill you are taking. I think you may need to discuss with your cardiologist to lower dosage or stop taking it at all.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
I believe this can be related to orthostatic hypotension. I believe this may be caused by water pill you are taking. I think you may need to discuss with your cardiologist to lower dosage or stop taking it at all.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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