Midodrine

Some possible side effects may include one or more of the following:

• Chills, goosebumps
• Scalp itching
• Changes in urination habits (Difficulty urinating, urgent need to urinate, frequent urination)
• Numbness and tingling sensation felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet
• Stomach pain

Inform your doctor if these side effects do not go away or are bothersome to you.

Midodrine may cause your blood pressure to become too high. Monitor your blood pressure regularly while on midodrine. Seek medical attention if you think your blood pressure is too high or you experience the following:

• Chest pain, or slowed heartbeat (symptoms may include tiredness, fainting)
• Shortness of breath
• Blurred vision
• Pounding sensation in the chest or ears
• Severe headache

The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:

• Swollen face/eyes/lips/tongue
• Difficulty in breathing
• Itchy skin rashes over your whole body

If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.

Inform your healthcare professional if:

• You are allergic to this medication or any of the other ingredients of this medication
• You are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding
• You have poorly controlled high blood pressure, or high blood pressure when lying down
• You have hyperthyroidism (a condition where the body produces too much thyroid hormones)
• You have heart, kidney, liver or eye problems
• You have difficulty urinating
• You have diabetes or pheochromocytoma
• You are taking any other medications, including supplements, traditional medications and herbal remedies

Some medications may interact with midodrine and affect its effectiveness or increase the risk of side effects. However, these medications may also be important for treatment of your health conditions. Inform your healthcare professional of the other medications you are currently taking. Examples include:

• Specific medications known as monoamine oxidase inhibitors, which is used to treat Parkinson's disease (e.g. selegiline, rasagiline) or Depression (e.g. moclobemide)
• Medications that can increase blood pressure, such as decongestants for blocked nose

• Do not stop taking your medication without checking with your healthcare professional.
• You may take this medication with or without food.
• To reduce the chance of high blood pressure when lying flat on your back (blurred vision, headaches, pounding in the ears):
• Avoid taking the last daily dose after the evening meal or less than 4 hours before bedtime.
• Avoid lying down after taking Midodrine. If you have to lay down, avoid taking a dose of Midodrine.

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Then take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses to make up for the missed dose.

Throw away all expired medications.

Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing it into the rubbish chute or bin.