Midodrine for Orthostatic hypotension, side effects?

[Briswife15 889]

So, after lots of investigation, my heart is fine, and I have orthostatic hypotension. Doctor is suggesting Midodrine as a treatment. For those of you who take it, are there any noticeable side effects? I'm hesitant to take it, and wonder if I can just learn to live with the OH. Thanks!

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[mousecat88 2,279]

1 hour ago, Briswife15 said:

So, after lots of investigation, my heart is fine, and I have orthostatic hypotension. Doctor is suggesting Midodrine as a treatment. For those of you who take it, are there any noticeable side effects? I'm hesitant to take it, and wonder if I can just learn to live with the OH. Thanks!

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I take the highest dose three times per day (sometimes less if I am doing alright). The only side effects I had was really strong tingling sensation in my head that would last for like half an hour to an hour after taking it. (Like my head fell asleep like a limb, lol). I've been on it for months now - that sensation still happens occasionally but not as severe. That med has literally been a life saver because I black out constantly if I don't take it.

When I first wake up I stumble with totally black vision to the door way and then have to hang onto it for a few moments. Sometimes when I get up from the sofa my legs get weak and I have to sit down on the floor. Without this med, my life would suck. lol.

Edited December 30, 2019 by mousecat88

[Briswife15 889]

Thanks, mousecat88. Glad you're doing better on the med. Do you know why you get orthostatic hypotension? Is it from rapid weight loss?

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[mousecat88 2,279]

1 hour ago, Briswife15 said:

Thanks, mousecat88. Glad you're doing better on the med. Do you know why you get orthostatic hypotension? Is it from rapid weight loss?

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I assume so. The bariatric office said it just happens to some bariatric patients. The surgery messes with your autonomic nervous system and your body just forgets how to properly regulate blood pressure. I developed it 4 months post-op. They don't know if it will ever resolve itself or not.