What is POTS?
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome is a condition of orthostatic intolerance, in which a change from the supine position to an upright position causes an abnormally large increase in heart rate, called tachycardia.
What do patients take to treat POTS and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fludrocortisone
(Florinef)
|
7 |
These charts show data from POTS patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has POTS at PatientsLikeMe?
- 157 patients have this condition
- 8 New patients joined this month
- 34 say POTS is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 90% | Females |
|---|---|
| 10% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 39 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 22 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 15 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 12 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 3 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 87 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 19 |
These charts show data from POTS patients who have completed their condition history