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Fludrocortisone

Increases the levels of salt in the blood to raise blood pressure

Common Fludrocortisone side effects are:

Stomach upset; menstrual changes; headache;

Serious side effects for Fludrocortisone are:

Changes in skin appearance; easy bruising; easy bleeding; dizziness; slow wound healing; signs of infection; bone/joint/muscle pain; stomach pain; puffy face; swelling of the hands/feet; severe tiredness; increased thirst/urination; unusual weight gain; muscle weakness.

Midodrine is an alpha-agonist. It works by causing blood vessels to constrict, which helps to increase blood pressure.

Common side effects of Midodrine are:

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