Health Tip: What's Behind My Low Blood Pressure?
(HealthDay News) -- Many people worry about high blood pressure and how to bring it under control. But low blood pressure also can be a medical problem, perhaps leading dizziness, fainting or fatigue.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists these common causes of low blood pressure (medically called hypotension):
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A side effect of medications, such as certain antidepressants, diuretics, painkillers or heart medicines.
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Alcohol use.
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Heart failure or heart attack.
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Dehydration.
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A severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
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Advanced diabetes.
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Going into shock.
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Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
Online Medical Reviewer:
Sylvia Byrd, RN, BSN, MBA
Online Medical Reviewer:
Daphne Pierce-Smith, RN, MSN, FNP, CCRC
Last Annual Review Date:
8/20/2009