Midodrine

Last Reviewed: Sep 10, 2024

Pros & Cons


Midodrine Pros and Cons

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  • Midodrine raises blood pressure quickly, usually within an hour of taking a dose.
  • There is a lower-cost generic available.

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  • You need to take this medicine three times a day.
  • You can only take midodrine when upright as it can cause dangerously high blood pressure when lying down.
  • The dose of midodrine may need to be adjusted in people with kidney dysfunction.