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Autonomic testing done showed mild orthostatic hypotension. ns put me on lowdiuretics for iih & my orthostatic hypotension gets worse. is it the meds?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Diuretics for low BP: This does not make good physiological sense. Diuretics may worsen POTS. Please ask nurse why? No sure what you mean by iIH.

Answered 8/12/2017

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