Midodrine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Anony...
• March 22, 2023

For Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "I was on 10 mg midodrine for years for my P.O.T.S. I’ve had this condition for 17 yrs and am now 70. When I started taking this script it cost me $ 450.00 a month!!! It was extremely hard to come up with that cash but was the only thing that worked. (I also take 5mg of nadolol) I take 10 mg every 4 hours in the daytime and sleep in a head-elevated bed. My blood pressure rose too high last year and my doctor took me off of it. Was a struggle. I am back on it now because had an infection and every time I get sick POTS returns with a vengeance. I do feel the itchy and tingly scalp but that goes away as time goes on. My cost is very reasonable now that I’m on Medicare. I can put up more with this med but still can’t drive because I feel like everything is shutting down and I can’t concentrate on the road. I never want to be without this medication. It doesn’t make me as strong on my feet as healthy people my age but at least it is a good crutch for a more normal life."

• potsy...
• July 21, 2014

ProAmatine (midodrine) for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "Has definitely helped along with the Digoxin I take to keep me from feeling faint or dizzy. Has improved my quality of life quite a bit. The side effects (for me) are not bad enough to make me stop taking it."

• Rocki...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 20, 2020

For Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "I was doing well on Midodrine for my POTS but also take propranolol and fludricortisone for it. After a few years my blood pressure got too high and my doctor had me stop the midodrine. My POTS is now running my life. I can't even walk around the house without being extremely dizzy."

• Ln2022
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 16, 2020

For Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "Not the drug for me personally. Suffered with POTS for 10+ years now starting new medicines for it. I was prescribed 10mg Midodrine to start. No improvement of POTS symptoms and was on it for about a month. No negative symptoms other than goosebumps at first but after about a month on it my blood pressure started shooting up and I felt super sick from it. I had high hopes because it helps so many people but it just wasn't for me."

• Lsimp
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2021

For Hypotension "I was prescribed this for my low blood pressure. I was hoping it would work (which it did not). I tried it and it gave me such bad chills, prickling sensation and gave goosebumps all over my body for several hours straight.. up to almost 10hrs. My dose was 5mg TID (three times a day). It made my nerve damage worse by making hurt and have a pinching sensation. For the side effects it was not worth it, even if there was a chance it would have worked, I still would have not taken this drug. It was awful and I felt like I was being tortured. It was horrendous and up there on the most painful and yuckiest side effects one could experience from a drug. I am lost and tried more pills, salt and compression stalkings. I am currently waiting for my insurance to approve of another drug that suppose to help with increasing my blood pressure, but not having luck. Until then I have to deal with the lows and being symptomatic sometimes, which is fatigue, palpation, dizziness or near passing out."

• MLM
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 9, 2022

For Hypotension "It got me up to a normal blood pressure which was so nice but I cannot tolerate the side effect. Each time I take it (without fail) my scalp becomes SO ITCHY it’s unbearable. I need to talk to my doctor and see if I can try something else for my low bp."

• Joesie
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 4, 2022

For Hypotension "I have been using this drug by one manufacturer and had great results. These did not cost me under my insurance. Now I have to get it from another manufacturer and it lowers my blood pressure even though it is suppose to be the same product. and now I have to pay for it."

• BillyD
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 3, 2022

For Hypotension "I have been using Midodrine 5 mg for two years. Since using this Generic brand it is no where near effective as another Generic Pharmaceutical. Winn Dixie was carrying a brand made by XIROMED that was 10 times more effective."

• Hdeaver
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 26, 2022

For Dysautonomia "I have been on Midodrine 3x/day for about 3 years now. It is a must for me to function on a daily basis. I do get a hot/cold goosebumps sensation at times, but completely worth being upright a little longer."

• MrMark
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 14, 2023

For Dysautonomia "I was diagnosed with dysautonomia in 2020. At the time I was having horrendous symptoms: fainting, vagus nerve triggers, profuse sweating, nausea, dizziness, heat intolerance. It was a horrible time as whatever triggered the reaction always just spiraled out of control causing either severe sickness or passing out. After a tilt table test confirmed dysautonomia and I was put on Midrodine. What a huge improvement to my quality of life. I haven't passed out even once since starting Midrodine. I still have some of the symptoms but they are drastically milder and more manageable. Prior to Midrodince once an incident was triggered it ruined the rest of the day reducing me to a prone position while waiting for the symptoms to subside."

• kckcg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 19, 2021

For Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "This drug,midodrine, is so short acting, there is a small window of time that it helps. Am now on 10mg tid which is about the max dose. Have added fludrocortisone 0.1 bid to support BP and increased salt intake considerably. The salt really helps, biggest quickest way to increase salt intake is soy sauce ! Propranalol 5mg bid, a tiny tiny dose, takes care of tachycardia."

• GibsInc
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 20, 2024

For Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "I have POTS and as well as fluctuating heart rates, I'd get crazy arterial BP swings - up a little, down a little, and I started fainting at work and couldn't drive. Then I started Midodrine and after a week, the side effects went away and the benefits were amazing. Stable HR and stable BP but it works by increasing venous return in POTS rather than changing arterial BP. Literally kept me employed!"

• zahta
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 24, 2012

ProAmatine (midodrine) for Dysautonomia "I can't stand up without it."

• Anonymous
• June 8, 2017

For Dysautonomia "Great to be able to stand-up without constantly feeling faint"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2016

For Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "Really bad reaction with me.severe side effects with little to no results."

• simpl...
• December 20, 2009

ProAmatine (midodrine) for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "Rash, goosebumps even when hot, odd blood pressure swings, scalp tingling and other problems. Was taken off it fairly quickly."

• Anonymous
• May 28, 2022

For Hypotension "I have been on Midodrine for a few weeks. I have been getting extremely anxious and depressed. Also my ears ring so loud now. I’m very uncomfortable with this med."

• Calen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 28, 2023

For Dysautonomia "It has stopped the constant excessive sweating and lowered the feeling of wading through mud as I walk around. I can do so much more now, and not be miserable."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 5, 2023

For Hypotension "I have glaucoma and my eyesight has worsened to the point of not seeing. Very dizzy most of the time and I use a walker and get disoriented."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 3, 2022

ProAmatine (midodrine) for Dysautonomia "5 mg didn't do anything 10 mg per each dose works on occasion, but didn't help on days when BP too low 15 mg per dose, twice daily, has worked"

• Gary...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 10, 2023

For Hypotension "Works great during the day. My blood pressure at night is 57/35. Should I take a pill while sleeping?"