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What could be the reason for my dizziness and increased blood pressure?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I experienced dizziness as from this morning. Later in the noon, I felt as if my head is spinning and could not focus properly. I felt that my hands became numb and fingertips turning blue. I went to a pharmacy sweating on my forehead. They took my blood pressure and it was 142/103 mmHg. It became more steady later and I felt better after eating. I also fainted a week ago in client's office. I think it may have been due to high stress. I felt dizzy and wanted to vomit. I am currently on Venlor and Valdoxan.

Answered by Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman

Education:

MBBS

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Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman is a General Medicine Specialist. He can diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. He can manage lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. He can provide preventive healthcare, health screenings, and immunizations. He can provide patient counseling on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. He can provide interpretation of diagnostic tests and laboratory reports. He help to manage respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular diseases.  

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.The symptoms you are experiencing are side effects of your medications. Hypertension is a common side effect of Venlor (Venlafaxine), while dizziness, feeling sleepy, unable to focus, nausea and excessive sweating are all the common side effects of Valdoxan (Agomelatine). I recommend that you refer to your doctor toeither decrease the dose or change the medication. I hope you find this helpful and I wish you good health.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 8, 2017
Reviewed At September 8, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman is a General Medicine Specialist. He can diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. He can manage lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. He can provide preventive healthcare, health screenings, and immunizations. He can provide patient counseling on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. He can provide interpretation of diagnostic tests and laboratory reports. He help to manage respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular diseases.  

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Salah Saad Hassan Shoman is a General Medicine Specialist. He can diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions. He can manage lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. He can provide preventive healthcare, health screenings, and immunizations. He can provide patient counseling on nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being. He can provide interpretation of diagnostic tests and laboratory reports. He help to manage respiratory, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular diseases.  

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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