Jacquie802 Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Hi,Just curious to see if anyone else has noticed a decreased amt of urination through out the day. I drink plenty of fluids but somedays I only urinate twice a day...I am wondering if maybe the midodrine might have something to do with it??Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 HI,It doesn ot seem to affect me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorguest Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Jacquie, it would help if you kept a record of your fluid intake and urine output for a few days to have the exact numbers for daily ins and outs. Regarding the midodrine, I suppose it could be possible because it's a vasoconstrictor and possibly could vasoconstrict arteries to the kidneys, thus decreasing glomerular filtration rate, and thus decreasing urine output. This is just a hypothetical speculation, however; more likely explanation could be dehydration. Those with autonomic dysfunction should aim to produce between 1,5 - 2 L per 24 hrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogini Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 I take a very low dose of midodrine as needed. I'bve only taken it a handful or times, but I have found the exact opposite. I feel I have to go to the bathroom more. It also makes my nose run and, not to be too graphic, makes me have gas. But, then again, I have a pretty weak bladder to start off with. I agree with doctorguest. From what I understand, when your body isn't producing enough urine it's because you're dehydrated or your kidneys aren't working properly. You may want to check in with your doctor on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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