jenwic Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 I started taking Midodrine today (5m.g. 3 times a day) and I noticed my blood pressure is slightly higher than normal. I think it is still safe at this reading (varying 119/74 to 128/79). I think it is helping my heart rate and I am excited about that. My h.r. used to run 96-100 sitting down after a meal. Today it was 86 after a meal and 71-78 at other times. It also seems to be helping with postural tachycardia. The side effect I noticed is the goose bumps on the head problem. I can tolerate that if it helps with the tachy. Do you think the b.p. is o.k. at this level?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted June 22, 2006 Report Share Posted June 22, 2006 My BP runs from 104/72 to 114/78 on Midodrine. I take 10 mg 3 times a day. My pulse is from 52-99 while I am on it. Today my BP was only 90/68. I'm curious as to whether or not being in hot weather for a little while (10 minutes or so) would affect how the Midodrine works, since hot weather dilates your veins....? Anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenwic Posted June 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 I am now on my second day of Midodrine and have not felt as good. My blood pressure has been in the 130's (as high as 139/83). My pulse is still good but today I have a strange feeling in my head and a little headache.As for the hot weather, when I was in the hot sun yesterday, the top of my head felt more tingly than when I was inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquie802 Posted June 23, 2006 Report Share Posted June 23, 2006 Hmmmm, have you th ought about calling your doctor who prescribed the Midodrine? Maybe you need a smaller dose like 2.5mg....Just a thought! Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenwic Posted June 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 I have been thinking the same thing. I don't know if 139/83 is too high but it definitely is high for me! I will call him Mon. Meanwhile, I have stopped taking the Midodrine until then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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