drugs that can cause orthostatic hypotension

July 2004

Many patients are surprised by drugs that can cause orthostatic hypotension...leading to dizziness and possible falls.

Any antihypertensive can cause orthostatic hypotension.

Alpha blockers for BPH. It's most common with doxazosin and terazosin...least likely with tamsulosin.

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