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Northera
My neurologist has prescribed Northera For my hypotension. Have not taken it yet but I am apprehensive about the reviews Has anyone taken it and if so what were the side effects and was it helpful
Orthostatic Hypotension
Am having lots of trouble with orthostatic hypotension. Anyone found something that helps this?
Orthostatic Hypotension: Big Problem. On The Highest Dose Of Droxi Dopa And Still A Problem. Anyone Else?
My Husband Had PD With Extreme Hypotension. How Are Others That Have This Problem Coping With It?
He takes 10 droxidopa, 3 midodrine and1 fludrocort a day to keep his pressure up but even with that if it is warm he is likely to pass out if he goes outside. He also passes out if we go out to dinner with friends and linger over the meal to chat. His normal blood pressure can drop about 60 points when he stands up.
Thanks you so much
Is Anyone Dealing With Blood Pressure Problems?
My husband has Parkinson’s and now we are dealing with low blood pressures and he passes out upon standing. He’s on Northera but it’s not working like we hoped. Praying for answers.
Yes, some people with Parkinson's disease experience blood pressure problems. According to the knowledge base, balance issues and dizziness can be caused by blood pressure changes, which may be side… read more
Orthostatic Hypotension
I was wondering if anyone shares my situation.I like many of us have orthostatic hypotension- My BP can go from 140/90 to 60/40 in seconds and obviously i get dizzy sometimes blacking out and losing consciousness. Then at times my BP is VERY high as in 220/110. When it gets high I have been sent to the ER and they insist on meds to lower it which then impacts the orthostatic hypotension. Hard to find a doc who understands this. At one point I was taking Northera which is specifically for… read more
I take 300mg Northera tablet three times a day, 4 Fludrocortisone 0.1mg tablets a day, 3 5mgs of Midodrine daily all to push and keep my BP up to 100/70.
Is There A Special Pharmacy With Lower Costs For Parkinson’s Medications? My Husband Takes Two Tier 3 Drugs, Two Tier 2 And One Tier 1.
We have Medicare but out of pocket still over $1K annually
Thank you! I didn’t know this was available. I will check into it for his meds.
Are There Any Support Places In Livingston County Mich
I agree with the computer search; I live in Traverse City, Michigan, in the very northern part.
Referral For Home Care Assist Or Placement In Care Facility North ATL Suburb. Need Facility Accepting Medicare/SS For Payment.
Prefer home care assist in Northeast Cobb county- PD W/dementia- rapid progression.
For assistance with home care or placement in a care facility in the northern Atlanta suburbs that accepts Medicare or Social Security for payment, you might consider the following steps:
1. Consult… read more
Northera
Greetings
I have been taking Northera since the beginning of November 2018. My dosage is six capsules three times daily (18 in total)
Among other side effects, “reduced weight gain” is listed.
What does this mean? Is this weight0 loss?
I have lost a good deal of weight (12 lbs) since I began taking this drug. I seem to lose a pound or two monthly.
Truthfully, I don’t feel much better from the drug. Also, I always had low blood pressure, and Northera was prescribed to raise my levels so that I… read more
I am taking 3. 25 - 100.x4 daily. I have some off times which l take 3 extra for a total. Of 15.seems like
A lot.but. it working
Looking for 2nd.opinion
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