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Many things can cause a drop in blood pressure, the following is only a partial list: Anemia Approaching death Cancer Certain drug therapies: antihypertensives, narcotics, analgesics, diuretics Decreased arterial blood volume: hemorrhage Dehydration Infection & Fever Massive heart attack Middle pregnancy pain Starvation Shock Sudden posture changes such as standing Thyroid & adrenal gland disorders Nerve disorders Time of day: during sleep & early morning Weak heart

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