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Midodrine Oral Tablet (MIDODRINE - ORAL)

For low blood pressure.

Generic Name: Midodrine

Instructions

This medicine may be taken with or without food.

This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day.

Try to avoid taking the medicine at bedtime.

Space doses at least 4 hours apart unless instructed otherwise.

Store at room temperature away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not keep in the bathroom.

It is important that you keep taking each dose of this medicine on time even if you are feeling well.

If you forget to take a dose on time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose. Return to your normal schedule. Do not take 2 doses at one time.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Do not use the medication any more than instructed.

This medicine may cause dizziness or fainting, especially after exercising or in hot weather. Be very careful when standing or sitting up quickly.

This medicine may cause dangerous increase in blood pressure when lying down. Do not take medicine less than four hours before bedtime or nap.

Your ability to stay alert or to react quickly may be impaired by this medicine. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medicine will affect you.

Please check with your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.

It is unknown if this medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.

This medicine can hurt a new baby in the womb. If you become pregnant while on this medicine, tell your doctor immediately. Your doctor may switch you to a different medicine.

Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

  • agitated feeling or trouble sleeping
  • dizziness or drowsiness
  • dry mouth
  • muscle cramps
  • skin tingling
  • stomach pain
  • increased urinary frequency

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

  • chest pain
  • chills
  • confusion
  • throbbing in the ear
  • fainting
  • severe or persistent headache
  • fast, irregular, or slow heartbeat
  • high blood pressure
  • nervousness
  • difficulty or discomfort urinating
  • blurring or changes of vision
  • weakness

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.