how to prevent or treat orthostatic hypotension

September 2009

See information from the FDA concerning the proposed withdrawal of midodrine from the U.S. market

The question often comes up about how to prevent or treat orthostatic hypotension...to avoid dizziness and falls.

Drops in blood pressure when standing occur in about 20% of people over 65...and up to 50% of frail elderly in nursing homes.

It's often due to diabetes, Parkinson's, dehydration, or drugs.

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