Reviewer: Jason , 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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After starting out on the drug I noticed ED imededatly. I started out because of my OHT and had to slowly build up to 300mg over 6 months. After a time, 100 would ware off and I would be falling, 200 would ware off. The 300 was like a brick wall though. 3 times daily with midodrine and no more hospitals, broken noses, teeth, etc. I called in Jan of 2018 and now it's $2400 per month after ... Show Full Comment

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After starting out on the drug I noticed ED imededatly. I started out because of my OHT and had to slowly build up to 300mg over 6 months. After a time, 100 would ware off and I would be falling, 200 would ware off. The 300 was like a brick wall though. 3 times daily with midodrine and no more hospitals, broken noses, teeth, etc. I called in Jan of 2018 and now it's $2400 per month after insurance. Thank you Cory Booker (D) NJ for taking all of those "charitable" donations from drug companies. $175k in 2016 alone. Anyway, my biggest complaint is the ED. It was only listed on one page as a possible but it was the only drug introduced during that time. To happen so rapidly is more than a freak occourance. As soon as my supply ran out the "problem" was fixed. I would still take it if it wasn't $2400. Oh well.
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Reviewer: Deb VS, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I've been using Northera at 200 mg 3x daily for 18 months. Prior to Northera I was passing out 3-4 times a day. I considered it a miracle drug until several months ago when my slight headaches turned into daily vomiting migraines. I am in the process of weaning off. Praying the passing out doesn't return!

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I've been using Northera at 200 mg 3x daily for 18 months. Prior to Northera I was passing out 3-4 times a day. I considered it a miracle drug until several months ago when my slight headaches turned into daily vomiting migraines. I am in the process of weaning off. Praying the passing out doesn't return!
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Reviewer: 13-18 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Im an 18 year old female who as taking this for treatment of NCS, and very low blood pressure. Had been hoping this would help. Only ale to take for 2 days, side effects were awful. Extreme headaches, and chest discomfort. My heart rate doubled, and I still felt exhausted. Unfortunately did not help at all.

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Im an 18 year old female who as taking this for treatment of NCS, and very low blood pressure. Had been hoping this would help. Only ale to take for 2 days, side effects were awful. Extreme headaches, and chest discomfort. My heart rate doubled, and I still felt exhausted. Unfortunately did not help at all.
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Reviewer: pinklady, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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My adrenal glad was severely damaged by chemotherapy for breast cancer 2 years ago. Midodrine and Florinef were not effective. I have been on Northera for over 2 weeks now, and feel wonderful. I have more energy now than in years, and my orthostatic blood pressures are normalized.

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My adrenal glad was severely damaged by chemotherapy for breast cancer 2 years ago. Midodrine and Florinef were not effective. I have been on Northera for over 2 weeks now, and feel wonderful. I have more energy now than in years, and my orthostatic blood pressures are normalized.
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Reviewer: Marsha, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I've been on Northera maximum dose for over a year now and mainly just experience fatigue and occasional bladder infections from the dye used in the medication. I find if I drink plenty of fluids that no bladder infections occur. It is very important with my condition to drink lots of water. I do still experience low blood pressure regardless of Northera but it does give me some relief ofy sym ... Show Full Comment

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I've been on Northera maximum dose for over a year now and mainly just experience fatigue and occasional bladder infections from the dye used in the medication. I find if I drink plenty of fluids that no bladder infections occur. It is very important with my condition to drink lots of water. I do still experience low blood pressure regardless of Northera but it does give me some relief ofy symptoms. I didn't benefit from other medications such as midodrine or fiorinef. I've found that I do benefit more from Northera than any other drug treatment though I do still experience problems. Still have to be careful and move slowly especially if I'm ill for any reason as not feeling well just seems to exasperate my symptoms more. I've had this problem for over 5 years and was so glad to have been approved to use thus medicine. Everyone reacts different to different meds but if you experience light headedness, feeling faint, and similar symptoms, I think it is a great idea to give Northera a try under careful supervision. I am grateful for this medicine....still wish there was something to help even more but it has helped me.
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