What is Orthostatic HTN?
Orthostatic hypotension, also called postural hypotension, is a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from a sitting or lying down position. Orthostatic hypotension can cause dizziness or lightheadedness, and may result in fainting.
What do patients take to treat Orthostatic HTN and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fludrocortisone
(Florinef)
|
2 | ||
| 1 |
These charts show data from Orthostatic HTN patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Orthostatic HTN at PatientsLikeMe?
- 49 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 5 say Orthostatic HTN is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 73% | Females |
|---|---|
| 27% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 8 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 5 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 7 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 4 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 3 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 3 | |
| 70+ yrs | 2 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 30 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 5 |
These charts show data from Orthostatic HTN patients who have completed their condition history