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Medicines That May Cause Lightheadedness or Vertigo

Many prescription and nonprescription medicines can make you feel lightheaded 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 nonprescription medicine may be causing your lightheadedness or vertigo, call your doctor.

ByHealthwise Staff

Primary Medical ReviewerWilliam H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine

Current as ofMarch 20, 2017

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Current as of: March 20, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine

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