What is Midodrine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: MidodrineBrand:
Midodrine is used in the treatment of symptomatic orthostatic hypotension (drop in blood pressure upon standing). It is also used in the management of urinary incontinence.
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How do members experience Midodrine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome | 190 | 24 | |
| Orthostatic hypotension | 69 | 20 | |
| Low blood pressure | 67 | 23 | |
| Fainting | 7 | 1 | |
| Hypotension | 7 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 4 | |
| Goosebumps | 4 | |
| Head tingling | 4 | |
| Scalp tingling | 4 | |
| Itchy scalp | 3 | |
| Abdominal pain | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 13 | |
| Moderate | 10 | |
| Mild | 15 | |
| None | 22 |
Member evaluations
Seclorum
evaluated on Jul 20, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for orthostatic hypotension: Major
- Side effects: None
strawberryebay1
evaluated on Jul 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for vasovagal syncope: None
- Side effects: Severe
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Dimky02
evaluated on Jul 16, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for low blood pressure: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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