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A member asked:

Atenolol makes me a little lightheaded 50mg a day. but i get even more dizzy if i opt to take a little extra dose of 25mg. why is this?

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Pressure drop: it is possible that the medication make sure blood pressure drop which can result in lightheadedness. See your doctor for a possible change to the medication.

Dr Mcgowan and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2015

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