Re: Orthostatic Hypotension (medication)

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If your mother has OH, then the syncope (fainting) would be explained.

OH is a loss of BP upon standing.

Common medication to treat OH includes Florinef, midodrine, and

pyridostigmine.

It would be best if your mother saw an autonomic specialist. These are

usually cardiologists and pulmonologists. Ask her neurologist or

internist for a referral.

There are lots of non-pharmacological ways to treat OH -- increase

water intake, increase salt intake (eg, eat a salty pickle before

standing), wear special leg stockings, keep the head of the bed

elevated, etc.

With OH, your mother should always be escorted when she stands up and

walks.

Question:? Is there a medication that can help my Mom with unexplained

syncope?? Her blood pressure and heart rate dropped very low for no

apparent reason in the middle of the night upon waking.

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