How To Manage Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)

Certain Medications

Several different medications can be used to help manage low blood pressure. They don't necessarily increase blood pressure consistently, so they may not be helpful for individuals whose blood pressure is always low. But for those whose blood pressure drops when they stand up, these medications are essential. If an individual's blood pressure drops more than twenty points upon standing, dizziness and fainting often occur because the brain is suddenly deprived of its oxygen supply. A condition called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome causes a patient's blood pressure to drop thirty or more points when they stand up. One medication used to treat this is fludrocortisone, which works by boosting the volume of blood in the body so the brain isn't deprived of blood. If individuals have chronic postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, doctors will often prescribe midodrine to help raise the patient's blood pressure when they stand. This medication keeps the blood vessels from expanding as much, which increases an individual's overall blood pressure and helps prevent a sharp drop upon standing.

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