Avoid suddenly standing after eating. Avoid straining at stool because this may lower the blood pressure. Avoid hot showers or excessive heat. Use air conditioners. Drug Treatment for Orthostatic Hypotension Certain medications may be helpful, usually in combinations.
Blood pressure raises gradually over several days with maximum effect at one to two weeks.
Alter doses at weekly or biweekly intervals. These may need to be corrected with supplements. Headache is a common side effect. An alpha-1 agonist. Other common side effects are paresthesia of the scalp or itching.