Why do we get dizzy with certain medications?
601447
Depends on the medication. Some can cause chemical imbalances in the brain, while they try to correct another imbalance. They can also cause imbalance of the inner ear and that's a prime cause of dizziness. This is likely a side effect and if it doesn't go away, or is just too strong to live with, you will need to talk to your doctor about making a change.
361696
it is your bodies reaction to the medications....have u contacted your Dr
345221
You need to follow up with your doctor. There can be different causes of low blood pressure and feeling faint. Your doctor needs to sort out the possible causes. Vertigo is just one cause of dizziness but it won't cause your blood pressure to be low. Using the Internet for information isn't always the answer. Sometimes you need to listen to the advice of your physician.
888097
PLEASE talk to your doctor ASAP or contact the hospital, for advice, while it maybe normal to feel a little weird when starting a new medication, it is not normal to feel faint, tingly, heavy chested and wanting to  or falling into a deep sleep.\n\n\nAtenolol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:\n\ndizziness\nlightheadedness\ntiredness\ndrowsiness\ndepression\nupset stomach\ndiarrhea\n\nSome side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:\n\nshortness of breath\nswelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs\nunusual weight gain\nfainting\n\n\nI don't wish to alarm you but I has a similar experience with another  drug, and at the time I had no idea that I had a major allergic reaction, all similar to the symptoms you have described. I eventually passed out, (no one could wake me, and I was barely breathing) in the middle of my 40th birthday party (not one drop of alcohol, passed my lips). But I seriously did not think it was all that serious until, I spoke to my doctor the next day. \n\nSo do speak to some one sooner rather than later.
333928
It sounds like you could either be diabetic or hypoglycemic. Probably the latter. If your blood sugar drops as in hypoglycemia, you become weak, dizzy, sometimes disoriented, and you could possibly pass out if you don't catch it early. You need to eat regularly, never skip meals and balance your carbohydrates, which regulate your sugar levels and protein, which helps to store it in your body. See a doctor. Both conditions are treatable if you take care of yourself. Good luck with it.
781558
have ur thyroid tested.hypothyroid disease can make u lightheaded,exhausted,and can cause a shoulder problem called tendonitis.its a simple blood test,insist on it.also,have a diabetes test,its an illness practically epidemic in this country,and can cause tiredness,weakness,blurred vision and paraesthesias(pins and needles,creepy crawly feelings).ur hypertension meds may contain a diuretic,causinfg frequent urination-but DONT stop taking it!!!!!good luck,feel better.ps-it isnt usually a mental problem,its usually physical.ps-dont panic,but check for ms (multiple sclerosis) as well-symtoms-dizziness,lack of co-ordination,fatigue,blurred vision,loss of bladder control,paraesthesias in limbs.
431625
It is possible that the change in the air pressure is effecting your systems. it can effect the inner ear as well as other systems.  Your body isn't quite adaptable to the change. You might try air sickness pills which you can any pharmacist about. They are sold over the counter.
361627
it's either high blood pressure or an iron deficiency. You should also check and see if it's a low grade ear infection...something like that can throw off your equilibrium and make you dizzy during extreme motions(which include bending over and rolling over)...\n\ngood luck!
612109
hormone isn't secreted when you shake your head. hormones are a chemically controlled substance that don't come out on a whim. \n\ni have a feeling that neurotransmitters are the culprits. neurotransmitters are sent throughout the body, Endorphins, which make you happy, might be the cause of this. \n\nheightened blood pressure, and lack of oxygen might increase the intensity of the neuotransmitter, which would lead to intense pleasure! the rapid movements of the nerve impulse to the synpases of the nervous system are the real technical cause..\n\nmaybe you're just shaking your head too hard.. and you're feeling light-headed. with all of the blood down there, i wouldn't be surprised that the dizzy feeling is from lack of blood! \n\nenjoy!
487710
It depends on the cause of the dizziness, but Dramamine works for some types of dizziness.
512111
CORTISOL.  \nlevels of this hormone are naturally higher in the morning because you make it while you sleep.  cortisol does many things to your body, including raise your blood pressure!\nhope this helps.........\n\nPS - re:above - actually when you stand up quickly and feel dizzy, it is because your pressure is temporarily LOW.  Thus your blood falls with gravity (to your legs) instead of to your head - making you dizzy.  Normally your pressure then naturally adjusts and rises so you dont stay dizzy...
311172
Yes, or it could be any number of things. Dehydration, allergies, blood pressure, low blood sugar, just about anything. If it is severe or persists for more than a few days, make an appointment and talk with your doc about it, there are meds to treat dizziness.
1167748
sometimes that happens after taking certain medications like Pepto Bismol
429208
I have that problem too. I'd like to know why I feel dizzy in the mornings and then really alert at night. All this while I just take it that I'm just not a morning person but thats not enough.\n\nCome to think of it, I attribute my alertness at night to drinking tea or coffee. And because we end up sleeping late, so we get sleepy in the morning.
855523
Beta Blockers lower the levels of adrenaline in your body - the hormone released when you have panic attacks, that's probably why you were prescribed them.\n\nOne of the other effects of Beta Blockers is to lower blood pressure. Sometimes when people on them exercise vigorously it can make them feel very light-headed, dizzy and they may even pass out. This is because the drug prevents the heart pumping with too much pressure.\n\nYou will be able to do exercise, but the safest thing to do would be to have a chat with your doctor and discuss how much would be sensible while you're on them. Your doctor will also be able to cover possible side effects in more detail.\n\nOnce you've done that you should be OK to go back to exercising. Just remember to take it easy to start with so that you can find out how far you can push yourself before running into problems.\n\nHope that helps!
882709
already on it for 4 months I really do not think it would be the medication. have you had your blood pressure taken? It could be low or high and this could cause you to have dizziness. You did not state how long the dizziness has been happening. Also not eating and being hungry could cause dizziness so we would have to know if you ate or not.. So maybe get your blood pressure taken and make an appointment with your doctor to further tests. Good Luck and do not ignore this...
612046
Lightheadedness happens when there is not enough blood getting to the brain. This can happen if there is a sudden drop in your blood pressure or if you are dehydrated from vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or other causes. Many people, especially as they get older, experience lightheadedness if they get up too quickly from a lying or seated position. Lightheadedness often accompanies the flu, common cold, or allergies.\n\nMore serious conditions that can lead to lightheadedness include heart problems (such as abnormal heart rhythm or heart attack), stroke, and severe drop in blood pressure (shock). If any of these serious disorders is present, you will usually have additional symptoms like chest pain, a feeling of a racing heart, loss of speech, change in vision, or other symptoms.\n\nThe most common causes of vertigo are benign positional vertigo and labyrinthitis. Benign positional vertigo is vertigo that happens when you change the position of your head. Labyrinthitis usually follows a cold or flu and is caused by a viral infection to the inner ear. Meniere's disease is another common inner ear problem. It causes vertigo, loss of balance, and ringing in the ears.\n\nMuch less commonly, vertigo or feeling unsteady/off balance is a sign of stroke, multiple sclerosis, seizures, a brain tumor, or a bleed in your brain. In such conditions, other symptoms usually accompany the vertigo or imbalance.