Everything You Know About Meds For Low Blood Pressure

Droxidopa

Droxidopa's a great med for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension! It's when your autonomic system can't keep control over your blood pressure properly. Men, you get this from many things, like Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy! You'll take it by mouth. Yes, it comes as a capsule! Men, this med works by narrowing your blood vessels. This is what drives your blood pressure up. Men, your doc's going to start you on a low dose and increase it gradually. You guessed it. That's what helps you avoid side effects! Many, many of your need 3 doses a day. You've got to take the last dose at least 3 hours before going to bed. Men, you're also limited to 2 weeks on this med. After that, you've got to find another solution with your doc!

Yes, this drug has some side effects. You know what's coming. The most common are dizziness, nausea, and headaches! Tell your doc when these are severe, so severe, or persistent. Men, some side effects mean you've got to call your doc right away. They are lower back pain, painful peeing, cloudy pee, and bladder pain! Men, keep watch on your blood pressure at home when you're on this med. Tell your doc about your results. This helps your doc when they take your blood pressure during your appointments! Yes, they're fighting for you very well. As always, raise the head of your bed when you're sleeping. This helps since droxidopa makes your pressure rise when you're lying down.