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Drinking lots of fluids will help avoid orthostatic hypotension. is plain filtered water enough or electrolyte water preferred?

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Dr. Forshing Luianswered

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Orthostatic hypotens: Drinking water does not help orthostatic hypotension. Taking more salts may.

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