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88 yr old woman w/ parkinson's and rls, still active after 20 yrs, now has a severe drop in blood pressure around 9 am. 2 hour nap and good to go. sug?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Medication effect: You may well be experiencing side effects from your anti-parkinsonian meds, and dosage adjustment would likely be useful. Discuss with your neurologist, and also check blood pressure both supine and standing.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 11/5/2013

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A member asked:

88 yr old woman w/ parkinson's and rls, still active after 20 yrs, now has a severe drop in blood pressure around 9 am. 2 hour nap and good to go. sug?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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