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Ever tried pyridostigmine for pts w/ severe orthostatic hypotension from autonomic dysfunction? if so, any success or major side effects?
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? Safety: Pyridostigmine has serious reactions including dysthymias, heart block, cardiac arrest......A heavy medication for orthostasis. Why not midodrine?
Answered 11/27/2017
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