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Midodrine Tablet: Effectively Managing Low Blood Pressure

What is Midodrine?

Midodrine, a prescription medication, is used to treat low blood pressure (hypotension) that causes severe dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting spells. It is especially beneficial for individuals whose daily life is affected by low blood pressure but may not necessarily improve their ability to perform daily activities.

How does Midodrine Work?

Midodrine constricts blood vessels, which increases blood pressure and improves blood flow to various organs and tissues. It helps maintain blood pressure within a normal range, reducing symptoms associated with low blood pressure.

Warnings and Precautions

Midodrine is not suitable for certain individuals. You should not use it if:

• You have severe heart disease.
• You have an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism).
• You have a tumor of the adrenal gland (pheochromocytoma).
• You have kidney disease or if you are unable to urinate.
• Your blood pressure is persistently high even while lying down.

Consult your doctor before taking midodrine if you have any of the following conditions:

• Diabetes.
• Glaucoma or history of vision problems.
• Liver disease.
• History of kidney disease.

Usage and Dosage of Midodrine

• Follow your doctor's instructions and prescription label carefully.
• Take midodrine during the day, when you are active.
• Take your last dose at least 3-4 hours before bedtime.
• Take midodrine with or without food.
• Your blood pressure should be monitored regularly during treatment.
• You may need to adjust your dose based on your blood pressure readings.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of midodrine, take it as soon as you remember unless it's almost time for your next scheduled dose. Avoid taking additional doses to compensate for the missed one.

What to Avoid While Taking Midodrine

• Avoid taking midodrine within 3 hours of your bedtime.
• Avoid taking over-the-counter diet pills or cough/cold medications that contain phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine without consulting a healthcare professional.

Common Side Effects of Midodrine

• Chills, goosebumps.
• Numbness, tingling, or itching (especially in the scalp).
• Headache, dizziness, fatigue.
• Nausea.
• Increased urination, painful or difficult urination, or sudden urge to urinate.

Serious Side Effects of Midodrine

• Severely slowed heart rate, weak pulse, severe dizziness or light-headedness.
• Dangerously high blood pressure, which can lead to severe headache, pounding sensation in the ears, blurred vision, buzzing in the ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure, or stroke.

Midodrine Drug Interactions

Midodrine can interact with other medications, potentially causing adverse effects. It's essential to inform your doctor about all current medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, herbal products, and vitamins, especially:

• Digoxin, digitalis, droxidopa, fludrocortisone.
• Antidepressants.
• Asthma medications.
• Heart or blood pressure medications.
• Migraine headache medications.
• Thyroid medications.
• Drugs to treat high blood pressure or prostate disorders.
• MAO inhibitors.

Storage

Store midodrine at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.

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