Midodrine

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	Gutron

Midodrine - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Midodrine cause?

Some possible side effects may include one or more of the following:

Chills, goosebumps
Scalp itching
Changes in urination habits (Difficulty urinating, urgent need to urinate, frequent urination)
Numbness and tingling sensation felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet
Stomach pain

Inform your doctor if these side effects do not go away or are bothersome to you.

Midodrine may cause your blood pressure to become too high. Monitor your blood pressure regularly while on midodrine. Seek medical attention if you think your blood pressure is too high or you experience the following:

Chest pain, or slowed heartbeat (symptoms may include tiredness, fainting)
Shortness of breath
Blurred vision
Pounding sensation in the chest or ears
Severe headache

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
Difficulty in breathing
Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.

Before taking Midodrine , what precautions must I follow?

Inform your healthcare professional if:

You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
You have poorly controlled high blood pressure, or high blood pressure when lying down
You have hyperthyroidism (a condition where the body produces too much thyroid hormones)
You have heart, kidney, liver or eye problems
You have difficulty urinating
You have diabetes or pheochromocytoma
You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Midodrine ?

Some medications may interact with midodrine and affect its effectiveness or increase the risk of side effects. However, these medications may also be important for treatment of your health conditions. Inform your healthcare professional of the other medications you are currently taking. Examples include:

Specific medications known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, which is used to treat Parkinson's disease (e.g. selegiline, rasagiline) or Depression (e.g. moclobemide)
Medications that can increase blood pressure, such as decongestants for blocked nose