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Medicines That May Cause Light-Headedness or Vertigo

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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: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
Clinical Review Board
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Current as of: September 27, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

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