A 20-year-old male asked:
i'm in mirt & cough medicine cause drowsiness today finish gym i feel dizzy and feel like almost fainted . is this effect of medicine ??
3 doctor answers
Dr. Tiffanie Noonan answered
19 years experience Pediatrics
Could be...: Nearly passing out can be related to the medication; however, there can be quite a few other reasons too. If you are taking cough medicine, I imagine you aren't feeling well and it is possible that you overdid you workout for how your body is feeling. Dehydration could be another cause. I would rest, stop the cough medication and see how you feel. If persistent symptoms, be seen by your doctor
Answered on Aug 2, 2014
Dr. Stevan Cordas answered
56 years experience Internal Medicine
Cough meds: Might be. What is in the cough meds. We all resond a little differently.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
Dr. Jerome Zacks answered
50 years experience Cardiology
Dehydration.: Some cough meds contain drugs which cause drowsiness; the label might clarify this. After exercise, one can feel dizzy, or faint, due to dehydration with low blood pressure. One could check BP sitting and standing when such symptoms occur; a blood pressure of 85mm Hg or less (systolic, upper number) upon standing can be associated with symptoms. Keep well hydrated, especially prior to exercise.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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