Question 1

would it hurt a person to take 40mgs of midodrine at 1 time?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: This stuff is used to raise blood pressure, especially in folks with orthostatic hypotension ( BP drops when they stand up) the normal dose is 10 mg 3 times a day.....So i would be afraid of trying 40 mg at once. Most folks start slowly, and do not even take 10mg at a time...Some suggest starting with 2.5 mg....So i say no to 40mg!

Question 2

can midodrine cause a stroke if you take midodrine before bed at nite?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely but possibl: When pts have the indication, midodrine can raise BP by increase vessel tone. At night while lying down BP goes up due to increase return. Midodrine can further increase the BP if given too close to bed and in susceptible pts, can cause a spike in BP and cause a stroke.

Question 3

is it true that taking midodrine before bed at nite can cause a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Midodrine: Midodrine is a vasoconstrictor typically used for patients with difficult neurally-mediated syncope or significant orthostasis .  As such, it can drive the BP up higher.  In someone with a volatile bp, such a drug could precipitate a very high BP that could  increase ones risk  for stroje.

Question 4

alcohol is a vasodilator and midodrine vasoconstrictor, if you took both which would win and how do you know?

Accepted Answer

Dose dependent: Both are dose dependent - you would know by measuring your blood pressure.

Question 5

proamatine (midodrine) dosage for low bp?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Dosage usually three times a day. Start at 2.5 mg three times a day and can titrate up to 10 mg three times. Want to stabilize blood pressure without making the pressure too high. So titrate to BP and symtoms. I usually titrate to the lowest dose that resolves symptoms.

Question 6

can a midodrine overdose cause any permanent damage?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: This stuff is used to raise blood pressure, especially in folks with orthostatic hypotension ( BP drops when they stand up) overdosing can cause severe elevation of BP and severe drop in heart rate. Those things can cause significant difficulties. It can also cause erythema multiforme, which can also be deadly. So if you have a stroke, or heart block, or deadly skin reaction...That sound awful.

Question 7

can you use midodrine for neurocardiogenic syncope?

Accepted Answer

MidodrineMidodrine: Midodrine can help treat significant orthostasis in patent's with neuron radiogenic syncope.  It helps stabilize the BP when postural changes are great.

Question 8

what is the treatment for midodrine overdose?

Accepted Answer

Call Poison Control: If overdose is suspected, you should call your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Us residents can call the us national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222.  Symptoms of overdose may include "goose bumps, " difficulty urinating, feeling cold.

Recommended general treatment, based on the pharmacology of the drug, making them vomit and giving an alpha-sympatholytic med.

Question 9

can you drink energy drinks while on midodrine?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Both can raise your bp...The effects can be additive...Which is dangerous...So why would you want to do this?!?

Question 10

can you drink energy drinks while taking midodrine?

Accepted Answer

Energy drinks: Would try to avoid stimulant drinks when taking vasoconstricting medications without first gauging each's effect on one's bp.

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