What is orthostatic hypotension?
Orthostatic hypotension, also called postural hypotension, is a form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from a sitting or lying down position. Orthostatic hypotension can cause dizziness or lightheadedness, and may result in fainting.
How do members experience orthostatic hypotension?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with orthostatic hypotension*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for orthostatic hypotension*
*Data from patients with orthostatic hypotension, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with orthostatic hypotension*
*Data from patients with orthostatic hypotension, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has orthostatic hypotension on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 21 | |
| 30s | 45 | |
| 40s | 76 | |
| 50s | 71 | |
| 60s | 73 | |
| 70+ | 99 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 109 | |
| Female | 269 |