Overview Of Medications That Treat Low Blood Pressure

Droxidopa

Droxidopa treats neurogenic orthostatic hypotension! This occurs when the patient's autonomic system cannot regulate their blood pressure properly. Many conditions cause this to occur, such as Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy! This medication is offered orally as a capsule and works by narrowing an individual's blood vessels. Doctors start patients on a low daily dose and increase it gradually. This reduces side effects! Many patients take this medication three times in one day, though they must take their last dose at least three hours before going to bed. They are also limited to two weeks on this drug.

Of course, this medicine has side effects! The most common ones are nausea, headaches, and dizziness. Patients need to tell their doctor when these are persistent or severe. They have to contact their doctor immediately for certain side effects. Examples are lower back pain, cloudy urine, painful urination, and bladder pain! Patients on this medication have to monitor their blood pressure at home. They also have to keep their doctor informed of their results! Of course, their doctor will monitor their blood pressure during every appointment as well. This medication increases blood pressure when an individual is lying down. Thus, they need to elevate the head of their bed!

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