What Medications May Treat Hypotension?

Droxidopa

Droxidopa may help neurogenic orthostatic hypotension. This condition seems to come from other diseases. Examples appear to include Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy. Patients may take this drug as a capsule. It seems to work by narrowing their blood vessels. However, this medication may have significant side effects. Thus, doctors may start patients on a low dose to lower the risk. They may increase the dose gradually. Patients seem to need this medication three times daily, but not within three hours of bedtime. They also appear to be limited to two weeks on this drug.

The common side effects of this medicine seem to be dizziness, nausea, and headaches. Patients may want to tell their doctor if these become persistent or severe. Their doctor should know immediately about certain side effects. These appear to include cloudy urine, bladder pain, lower back pain, and painful urination. Doctors should monitor the patient's blood pressure closely when they are on this medication. However, individuals may want to monitor their pressure regularly at home as well. They should consider reporting these results to their doctor. Patients on this drug may benefit from elevating the head of their bed when they go to sleep.

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