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Can you explain the mechanism of orthostatic hypotension that occures due to use levodopa?
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Orthostatic hypotens: Orthostatic hypotension — also called postural hypotension — is a form of low blood pressure that happens when you stand up from sitting or lying down. In a series of 100 patients treated with levodopa, 25 developed significant orthostatic hypotension (ann intern med. 1970;72(5):751-752. Doi:10.7326/0003-4819-72-5-751).
Answered 11/9/2013
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