Dizziness with hypotension upon standing Report for Patients Like You

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Experiencing Dizziness with hypotension upon standing
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jpolden15 Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 13 yrs Wheelchair Bulbar: moderate Arms: severe Chest: moderate Legs: severe jpolden15 ▼ First Symptom: 05/00 Dx: 01/08
DrDOS Sex: M Data Quality: 2 stars MSA: 9 yrs Type: Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Mood: Bad Cognition: Moderate Autonomic: Moderate Head: severe Arms: severe Legs: severe Tremors: severe DrDOS ▼ First Symptom: 04/04 Dx: 06/07
cwright7 Sex: M Data Quality: 1 star MSA: 4 yrs Type: Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) Mood: Very bad Cognition: Moderate Autonomic: Severe Head: severe Arms: severe Legs: severe Tremors: moderate cwright7 ▼ First Symptom: 03/09 Dx: 05/11

Dizziness with hypotension upon standing Report

Hypotension upon standing (orthostatic hypotension) is a fall in blood pressure associated with dizziness, syncope and blurred vision occurring upon standing or when standing motionless in a fixed position.

What we've learned from patients who report Dizziness with hypotension upon standing

Symptom severities

Severe	63
Moderate	83
Mild	113
None	64

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Dizziness with hypotension upon standing

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Dizziness with hypotension upon standing
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Compression Stockings/Socks	1
Gabapentin	1
Metoprolol Succinate ER	1
Meclizine Prescription	1
Midodrine	1
Fludrocortisone	1
Taurine	1

Last updated: June 19, 2013