Waking up dizzy vs. feeling lightheaded There’s a difference between waking up dizzy and feeling lightheaded. The latter is a more common occurrence, Dr. Kalra says. “With dizziness, the room ...

Waking up dizzy is more common with age "Dizziness does affect 15 to 20% of the population at some point, and it's more common for people over 40," notes Monica Kalra, DO, a physician with ...