10 Side Effects of Diuretics

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Side Effect #2: Hypotension

Hypotension or low blood pressure occurs when the systolic blood pressure is less than 90 mmHg or if the diastolic blood pressure drops less than 60 mmHg. In practice, hypotension occurs only if there are noticeable symptoms. Hypotension can cause the affected person to feel dizzy or faint. There can also be shortness of breath, chest pain, headache, and fatigue.

Causes of hypotension include hormonal changes, low blood volume, anemia, side effect of medications, and dilation of the blood vessels. Diuretics can cause hypotension as they lead to fluid loss resulting in hypovolemia.

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