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Why does coffee make some people dizzy?

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Fast heart rate: Caffeine is stimulant, and it might cause fast heart rate in some people, and that in turn might make them feel dizzy due to transient decrease in blood pressure.

Answered 6/24/2018

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Coffee dizzy: Never heard of this. Please give more details.

Answered 6/24/2018

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