Efficacy of midodrine vs placebo in neurogenic orthostatic hypotension: a randomized, double-blind multicenter study
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The drug midodrine may be effective in treating orthostatic hypotension. Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure that occurs during a change in position. Researchers randomly assigned 162 patients with orthostatic hypotension to take 10 milligrams of midodrine or placebo 3 times a day. By the end of the second week, midodrine improved standing blood pressure and symptoms such as light-headedness. The most common side effects were itching, urinary retention and hypertension when lying down.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1997
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Efficacy and Safety of Recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor in Patients With Diabetic Polyneuropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Nerve growth factor may not benefit diabetics with peripheral nerve disease, according to a study of 1019 men and women. Nerve growth factor is a protein in the body that promotes the growth of nerve cells.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2000
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Neurogenic orthostatic hypotension
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The causes and symptoms of neurogenic orthostatis hypotension, a fall in systolic blood pressure of 20 mg or diastolic pressure of 10mg are discussed suggesting treatment methods.
Publication Name: The New England Journal of Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0028-4793
Year: 2008
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