Orthostatic Hypotension

In orthostatic hypotension, your blood pressure drops abnormally whenever you stand up. The drop in blood pressure can produce symptoms ranging from mild lightheadedness to loss of consciousness. Orthostatic hypotension can occur in anyone, but is especially common older people. In fact, in the elderly it is a common cause of falls - and therefore of broken bones and head injury.  And the most common cause of orthostatic hypotension in older people is: prescription drugs....Read Full Post
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