Orthostatic hypotension
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What is orthostatic hypotension?
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.
Common symptoms reported by people with orthostatic hypotension
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people with orthostatic hypotension
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Type
How many have tried
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Data from patients with orthostatic hypotension, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with orthostatic hypotension
Treatment name(s)
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Perceived effectiveness
for orthostatic hypotension (10 evaluations)
Total evaluations
12
Tried for
orthostatic hypotension
(19)
Perceived effectiveness
for orthostatic hypotension (5 evaluations)
Side effects
tachycardia (fast heart rate)
urinary retention
Total evaluations
6
Tried for
orthostatic hypotension
(8)
Perceived effectiveness
for pain (6 evaluations)
Side effects
drowsiness
fatigue
Total evaluations
5
Tried for
pain
(7)
anxious mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for orthostatic hypotension (6 evaluations)
Side effects
PEG tube failure
Total evaluations
6
Tried for
orthostatic hypotension
(6)
Perceived effectiveness
for fatigue (6 evaluations)
Total evaluations
6
Tried for
fatigue
(4)
orthostatic hypotension
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for anxious mood (7 evaluations)
Side effects
dry mouth
sleepiness
Total evaluations
8
Tried for
anxious mood
(4)
depressed mood
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
for anxious mood (4 evaluations)
Total evaluations
4
Tried for
anxious mood
(4)
Perceived effectiveness
for anxious mood (2 evaluations)
Side effects
sleepiness
Total evaluations
2
Tried for
anxious mood
(4)
Perceived effectiveness
for depressed mood (1 evaluation)
Side effects
Total evaluations
2
Tried for
depressed mood
(3)
Perceived effectiveness
for pain (5 evaluations)
Side effects
cognitive confusion
intoxicated feeling
Total evaluations
6
Tried for
pain
(3)
anxious mood
(1)
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- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
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- Moderate
- Mild
- None
Data from patients with orthostatic hypotension, who reported starting treatments within the last 5 years.
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Who has orthostatic hypotension on PatientsLikeMe?
- 289 patients have this condition
- 3 new patients joined this month
- 42 say orthostatic hypotension is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 26 | |
| 30s | 54 | |
| 40s | 56 | |
| 50s | 54 | |
| 60s | 53 | |
| 70+ | 37 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 43 | |
| 20-29 years | 24 | |
| 30-39 years | 21 | |
| 40-49 years | 20 | |
| 50-59 years | 19 | |
| 60-69 years | 18 | |
| 70+ years | 6 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 79 | |
| Female | 202 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 157 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 21 |
These charts show data from orthostatic hypotension patients who have completed their condition history
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