Medicines That May Cause Light-Headedness or Vertigo
Overview
Many prescription and non-prescription medicines can make you feel light-headed or affect your balance. A few examples are:
- Antibiotics.
- Blood pressure medicines.
- Medicines used to treat depression or anxiety.
- Pain medicines.
- Medicines used to treat cancer (chemotherapy).
If you think a prescription or non-prescription medicine may be causing your light-headedness or vertigo, call your doctor.
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Current as of: September 27, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
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Current as of: September 27, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.
