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Symptom Checker
Step 4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.
New Onset Dizziness
Just a reminder, we are sticking with the vertigo possibility.
Many medications can potentially cause dizziness as an unwanted side effect. It might be just a lightheaded feeling or imbalance when you stand up.
Are you taking any new medications or have you recently increased the dose of a medication?
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