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Low Blood Pressure Causes

Medications

Many drugs would lead to low blood pressure, which can be either a primary or side effect of the medications. For instance, pills for high blood pressure such as diuretics, beta blockers, nitrates, or calcium channel blockers would decrease your blood pressure. Some other drugs with similar effects include alpha blockers, tricyclic antidepressants, Parkinson’s disease’s drugs, as well as sildenafil. Though their effects are carefully tested, some people would experience more serious conditions such as lightheadedness or fainting when their blood pressure drops too quickly. Talk with your healthcare provider to get alternatives without these effects. [2]