Management
- Explanation of the diagnosis, reassurance, and avoidance of triggers
- Adequate hydration and salt intake
- Modification and discontinuation of hypotensive drug regimens
- Isometric physical counterpressure maneuvers if symptoms persist
- Abdominal binders/ support stockings to reduce venous pooling if symptoms persist
- Midodrine (2.5-10mg t.i.d) if symptoms persist
- Fludrocortisone (0.1-0.3mg once daily) if symptoms persist
- Head-up tilt sleeping (>10 degrees) to increase fluid volume if symptoms persist.
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