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Jul 7, 2016 (Started Dec 15, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for multiple system atrophy)
  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for orthostatic hypotension)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Usually
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 0.1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I am no longer taking this medication. I am now on Northera.
  • 0 helpful marks

May 18, 2015 (Started Jul 01, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for vasovagal syncope)
  • Side effects
    Mild (feeling of heart pounding)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.2 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Dec 23, 2014 (Started Nov 15, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for Addison's disease)
  • Side effects
    Severe (chronic headaches)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.1 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I've been having horrible, debilitating headaches. I only realized it may be a side effect of this medication after taking it for several weeks. I'm going to call my doctor today. And I'm not going to take it. So, I would advise others to be aware of any changes in their symptoms.
Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 22, 2010 (Started )

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for orthostatic hypotention)
  • Side effects
    Mild (acne breakout)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Side effects: acne breakout
  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 5, 2009 (Started Jul 17, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for orthostatic hypotension)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.1 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Apr 15, 2009 (Started Apr 15, 1998)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for low blood pressure)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.1 mg Daily
  • 0 helpful marks

Jul 1, 2006 (Started Jan 01, 2005)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for orthostatic hypotension)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (dizziness)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 0.2 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: dizziness
  • 0 helpful marks
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