Reviewer: lizsteele, 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I am very underweight and have always had low blood pressure, but since taking metoprolol for tachycardia it dropped my bp even lower....doc took me off metoprolol and i take 2.5 mg of midodrine (should be) 3 times a day, but i take it whenever I'm about to go out....helps a lot! head tingling is intense but it goes away after 2 hrs. i finally am starting to get my life back together, god bles ... Show Full Comment

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I am very underweight and have always had low blood pressure, but since taking metoprolol for tachycardia it dropped my bp even lower....doc took me off metoprolol and i take 2.5 mg of midodrine (should be) 3 times a day, but i take it whenever I'm about to go out....helps a lot! head tingling is intense but it goes away after 2 hrs. i finally am starting to get my life back together, god bless!
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

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My 85 yr old father was given one dose of Midodrine in the morning of Jan. 23, 2010 as treatment for his dizziness. He became agitated, irritated, anxious, uncomfortable with explosive temper. Later at 6pm same day, he suffered a stroke. He suffered post stroke seizures and was in coma and died on January 30, 2010. Warning: This is a dangerous drug for the elderly. He was given one 2.5 mg dosa ... Show Full Comment

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My 85 yr old father was given one dose of Midodrine in the morning of Jan. 23, 2010 as treatment for his dizziness. He became agitated, irritated, anxious, uncomfortable with explosive temper. Later at 6pm same day, he suffered a stroke. He suffered post stroke seizures and was in coma and died on January 30, 2010. Warning: This is a dangerous drug for the elderly. He was given one 2.5 mg dosage which was prescribed without a physical exam as he had lost a lot of weight and was anorexic due to swallowing problem and may have over dosed. My father had heart and lung disease (Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary artery disease, COPD: Pulmonary fibrosis). This drug constricts the arteries when he already had narrowing of the arteries from CAD and increased his risk for stroke. This drug need to be prescribed with caution especially to the elderly because it can kill.
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I used to pass out/faint often after standing too long, working out or just standing up to quickly. I take it twice a day and have notice significant changes. I can workout (and by that I mean ride my bike for 30 mins and not fall over) and do everything else with no problem. It has worked for me!

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I used to pass out/faint often after standing too long, working out or just standing up to quickly. I take it twice a day and have notice significant changes. I can workout (and by that I mean ride my bike for 30 mins and not fall over) and do everything else with no problem. It has worked for me!
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was feeling dizzy and light headed couldn't stand for more than 5 minutes without feeling like I was going to pass out. Went to the ER they put me on an IV and sent me home 8 hours later and told me to go see a Cardiologist. A few days later my symptoms became worse and I had to go back to the ER where they admitted me for further testing. They administered a Table test which I passed out ... Show Full Comment

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I was feeling dizzy and light headed couldn't stand for more than 5 minutes without feeling like I was going to pass out. Went to the ER they put me on an IV and sent me home 8 hours later and told me to go see a Cardiologist. A few days later my symptoms became worse and I had to go back to the ER where they admitted me for further testing. They administered a Table test which I passed out within seconds. The Cardiologist diagnosed me with Symptomatic Orthostatic Hypotension. He put me on 10mg Midodrine 3 times daily. After taking the medicaiton for about 7 days my symptoms have completely disappeared. Thank GOD and my Doctor!
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Reviewer: thehummer, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was fainting and passing out frequently. The doctor first put me on 2.5 mg twice daily. This didn't fully take care of the problem. After another hospitalization, the dosage was changed to 10 mg three times daily. I feel like my problem was solved by this change as I have not been lightheaded or passed out since the change.

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I was fainting and passing out frequently. The doctor first put me on 2.5 mg twice daily. This didn't fully take care of the problem. After another hospitalization, the dosage was changed to 10 mg three times daily. I feel like my problem was solved by this change as I have not been lightheaded or passed out since the change.
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