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Got postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. bp 120/55-135/85. when i drink 500ml water heart rate a lot lower standing. florinef (fludrocortisone) help or?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

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May be alternatives : There are other meds and increasing salt intake , not getting dehydrated all will help before fulrinef.

Answered 12/1/2013

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A member asked:

Got postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. bp 120/55-135/85. when i drink 500ml water heart rate a lot lower standing. florinef (fludrocortisone) help or?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

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