low blood pressure

noun

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Taking them together can increase the risk of tizanidine side effects, such as low blood pressure, which can lead to falls and fractures. Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 30 Dec. 2024 This can trigger cramping, fatigue, confusion, and low blood pressure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Julia Ries, Outside Online, 11 Dec. 2024 Symptoms include low blood pressure, depression, and muscle weakness. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 17 Dec. 2024 Ephedrine and phenylephrine, medications for low blood pressure that are commonly prescribed during C-sections, have caused false positives for meth. Shoshana Walter, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for low blood pressure 

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First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of low blood pressure was in 1924

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“Low blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20blood%20pressure. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

low blood pressure

noun
: blood pressure that is abnormally low especially in the arteries

called also hypotension

Medical Definition

low blood pressure

noun

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