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. 2015 Jun 5;112(23):387–393. doi: 10.3238/arztebl.2015.0387

Table 3. Examples of medications that commonly trigger dizziness.

Group of substances Example substances
Blood pressure lowering drugs (antihypertensive drugs) in overdose (hypotension)

  • Candesartan, telmisartan

  • Enalapril, ramipril

  • Hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide

  • Metoprolol, propranolol
Sedating antidepressants/antipsychotics

  • Amitriptyline

  • Levomepromazine

  • Melperone

  • Mirtazapine
Anticonvulsive drugs used to treat epileptic seizures and pain

  • Carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine

  • Gabapentin, pregabalin

  • Phenytoin
Other sedatives used to treat insomnia, anxiety, vertigo or dizziness

  • Bromazepam, lorazepam

  • Cinnarizine, dimenhydrinate