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Orthostatic Hypotension Learning Center
Prescribed Medications
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One of the most commonly prescribed medications for treating orthostatic hypotension is fludrocortisone acetate. This chemical is a synthetic mineralocorticoid which expands circulatory volume. This drug can cause a decrease of an important body e...
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MIDODRINE (MI doe dreen) is used to treat low blood pressure in patients who have symptoms like dizziness when going from a sitting to a standing position.
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Treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension (designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use).
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FLUDROCORTISONE (floo droe KOR ti sone) is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat Addison's disease and to treat a salt losing condition called adrenogenital syndrome.
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Synthetic corticosteroid; very potent mineralocorticoid activity.
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