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Can any of these meds make you feel iike youre going to pass out? naproxen, metformin, high blood pressure meds, my blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar have been all high, im prediabetes and have lost 16 lbs since mid march, any of these do that?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Yes: Specifically the blood pressure meds along the significant weight loss may cause lightheadedness. Definitely worth revisiting with your prescriber. Keep notes of your episodes of feeling like passing out, time and circumstances.

Answered 6/3/2020

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A member asked:

Can any of these meds make you feel iike youre going to pass out? naproxen, metformin, high blood pressure meds, my blood pressure, cholesterol and sugar have been all high, im prediabetes and have lost 16 lbs since mid march, any of these do that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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