{"id":631771,"date":"2025-03-26T14:37:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T18:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=631771"},"modified":"2025-07-23T16:53:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T20:53:08","slug":"low-blood-pressure-treatments-and-medications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/low-blood-pressure-treatments-and-medications\/","title":{"rendered":"Low blood pressure treatments &#038; medications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with dizziness, lightheadedness, and weakness can be difficult and frustrating. These are common symptoms of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/low-blood-pressure\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, also known as hypotension. Understanding low blood pressure and how to treat it at home and with medications are great first steps in managing your condition. Continue reading to learn more about low blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-low-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is low blood pressure?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we define low blood pressure, let\u2019s learn a little about blood pressure. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/blood-pressure-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart is pumping blood. Blood pressure is measured in two numbers, systolic and diastolic (systolic is the top number, and diastolic is the bottom number). The numbers are recorded as mm Hg (millimeters of mercury). A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/blood-pressure-levels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">normal blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is less than 120\/80 mm Hg.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While high blood pressure is known as hypertension, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/health\/low-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is known as hypotension. Hypotension is when blood pressure is much lower than normal. With low blood pressure, not enough blood gets to the heart, brain, and other parts of the body. Blood pressure is considered low when it is less than 90\/60 mm Hg.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with low blood pressure may experience it all the time, while others have sudden drops or low blood pressure related to a medical condition. Low blood pressure means that the heart, brain, and other organs are not getting enough blood flow, which increases the risk of heart attack or stroke.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21156-low-blood-pressure-hypotension#symptoms-and-causes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling dizzy or lightheaded<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fainting\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea or vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurry vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast and shallow breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling tired and sluggish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confusion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty concentrating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agitation or other behavior changes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment depends on the symptoms (some people have no symptoms) and what is causing the low blood pressure. It may include lifestyle changes and medications that increase blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-is-low-blood-pressure-diagnosed\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How is low blood pressure diagnosed?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider will take your blood pressure, often more than once, to diagnose low blood pressure. They will also check other vital signs like your temperature, pulse, and respiration rate. However, they will also want to determine what is causing low blood pressure so they may order more tests, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lab tests (blood and urine) to look for other conditions such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/diabetes-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thyroid conditions, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/anemia-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anemia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pregnancy, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/common-nutrient-deficiencies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vitamin deficiencies<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imaging, such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, or an echocardiogram to check the heart and lungs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other tests, such as an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), stress test, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/treatment-tests-and-therapies\/tilt-table-testing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tilt table test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some questions your healthcare provider may ask include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you know your usual blood pressure?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What medicines do you take (including prescription and OTC drugs, vitamins, and supplements)?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you drinking and eating normally?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you been in an accident recently or had an injury or illness?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are your symptoms?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever fainted?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel dizzy when standing after lying down?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the severity of low blood pressure, you may need to stay in the hospital for a few days.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"types-and-causes-of-low-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types and causes of low blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are various types of low blood pressure, as well as causes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Severe hypotension, or shock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can be caused by sudden blood loss, severe infection, heart attack, or severe allergic reaction. It is a medical emergency usually treated with blood or IV fluids, medications to increase blood pressure and improve heart strength (such as epinephrine), and antibiotics.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Orthostatic hypotension<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (postural hypotension) is a drop in blood pressure when standing up from a lying down position. It usually only lasts several seconds or minutes. Postprandial orthostatic hypotension is orthostatic hypotension that occurs after eating. It mostly affects older adults, people with high blood pressure, and people with Parkinson\u2019s disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Neurally mediated hypotension (NMH<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) may occur after standing for a long time. This type of low blood pressure usually affects children and young adults, but children usually outgrow this condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Substances that can cause low blood pressure include <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tag\/alcohol-interactions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">alcohol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, anti-anxiety medications, water pills (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/diuretics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diuretics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), pain medications, certain antidepressants, and medications that treat high blood pressure and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/heart-disease-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure can also be caused by arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), dehydration, heart failure, or nerve damage from diabetes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"low-blood-pressure-treatment-options\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure treatment options<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are diagnosed with low blood pressure, you\u2019ll want to know more about treatment options. Treatment will vary, depending on symptoms and the cause of your low blood pressure. For example, if a certain medication is causing low blood pressure, the healthcare provider may change the dose or recommend a different medication that may not cause low blood pressure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle changes, such as adding salt to the diet, drinking more water, and wearing compression stockings, may help, as well as prescription medications like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fludrocortisone-acetate\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fludrocortisone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/midodrine-hcl\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">midodrine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our heart health newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Wordpress Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"low-blood-pressure-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure medications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonly prescribed medications for low blood pressure include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"corticosteroids\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corticosteroids<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fludrocortisone is an oral corticosteroid that is used <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/off-label-prescription-drugs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (a use that\u2019s not FDA-approved) to treat orthostatic hypotension in adults. It works by increasing the body\u2019s salt and water retention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corticosteroids can have many side effects, especially with long-term use. Some common side effects include hair growth, weight gain, swelling, stomach discomfort, mood swings, nausea, vomiting, and others. Serious side effects are possible, too, and with long-term use, the risk of health problems like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/osteoporosis-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">osteoporosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/glaucoma-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glaucoma<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, diabetes, and others increases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"alpha-adrenergic-agonist-pressor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-adrenergic agonist\/pressor<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProAmatine (midodrine) is an alpha-adrenergic agonist known as a pressor. It works by narrowing the blood vessels and increasing blood pressure. It can treat orthostatic hypotension (in adults), which causes symptoms and affects daily life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common side effects may include numbness and tingling, goosebumps, discomfort when urinating, itching, rash, chills, pain, and high blood pressure while lying down (called supine hypertension; this can be serious). Serious side effects may include a very slow heart rate, vision problems, and skin reactions with red, bullseye-shaped lesions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another pressor is called droxidopa. It can treat neurogenic orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure upon standing due to an underlying neurological condition) in adults. Common side effects include headache, nausea, dizziness, and high blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-medication-for-low-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best medication for low blood pressure?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best medication for low blood pressure depends on several factors, including the underlying cause of low blood pressure, symptoms, other health conditions, medical history, and other variables. This table contains a list of commonly prescribed medications for low blood pressure. You can always use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription-discount-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free SingleCare card<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save up to 80% off the cost of your medications and refills, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><b>Drug Name<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Drug Class<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Administration Route<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Standard Adult Dosage<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Common Side Effects<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/fludrocortisone-acetate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fludrocortisone<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corticosteroids<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0.1 to 0.2 mg by mouth once daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach pain, weight gain, mood changes, swelling<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/midodrine-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProAmatine (midodrine)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressors\/alpha-adrenergic agonists<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 mg by mouth 3 times daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness and tingling, goosebumps, chills, discomfort while urinating<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/droxidopa\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Northera (droxidopa)<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressors<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oral\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">100 to 600 mg by mouth 3 times daily<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache, nausea, dizziness, high blood pressure<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your doctor determines dosage based on your symptoms, medical conditions, and other factors. Other possible side effects exist. This is not a complete list.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-best-home-remedy-for-low-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the best home remedy for low blood pressure?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to taking prescribed medication, some lifestyle changes can help with low blood pressure or help prevent episodes from recurring.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Follow your healthcare provider\u2019s recommendations regarding diet, especially around salt intake. Eat small meals, and avoid heavy meals that are high in carbohydrates. Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration, but avoid alcohol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wear compression socks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These socks put light pressure on the legs and feet, pushing blood upward and raising blood pressure. An abdominal binder may also help regulate blood pressure. Ask your healthcare provider for recommendations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Don\u2019t sleep flat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Elevate your head with pillows or by tilting the mattress on your bed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stand up slowly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Avoid standing up too quickly, especially if you have orthostatic hypotension. Hold on to something sturdy when standing up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid hot showers and baths<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Hot showers and baths can lower your blood pressure, so avoid showering or bathing in very hot water.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sit down when you feel dizzy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Falling from a standing position can put you at risk for injuries, so if you start to feel dizzy or lightheaded, sit down right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"living-with-low-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with low blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the cause of your low blood pressure, it is important to know and monitor your baseline blood pressure at home\u2014your healthcare provider will tell you how often to check it. To stay healthy and avoid falls and injuries, follow your healthcare provider\u2019s recommendations for lifestyle changes and medication\u2014and keep your doctor\u2019s appointments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-low-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently asked questions about low blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"what-should-you-eat-to-help-raise-low-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What should you eat to help raise low blood pressure?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider will recommend dietary changes if needed. Consider consulting a registered dietitian for nutritional advice. Generally, to avoid low blood pressure, it\u2019s important to stay hydrated (and avoid alcohol), follow salt intake recommendations, and avoid heavy, high-carbohydrate meals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"can-low-blood-pressure-be-treated-at-home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can low blood pressure be treated at home?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe low blood pressure (shock) due to sudden blood loss, severe infection, heart attack, or severe allergic reaction is a medical emergency and must be treated in the hospital. Low blood pressure due to other reasons can often be treated at home with lifestyle changes and prescription medicine. Consult your healthcare provider for more information and medical advice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"when-should-i-go-to-the-er-for-low-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When should I go to the ER for low blood pressure?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure can become an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/articles\/21464-low-blood-pressure-when-to-seek-emergency-care\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emergency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you have any of the following symptoms, call 911 and go to the emergency room.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold, clammy, pale skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart palpitations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling very thirsty<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lightheadedness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fainting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back or neck pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inability to concentrate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vision changes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also go to the emergency room if you have chest pain, faint, fall and hit your head, or have other injuries from fainting. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living with dizziness, lightheadedness, and weakness can be difficult and frustrating. 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