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- noun The act of standing
upright , commonly used as another term fororthostatic hypotension .
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Examples
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Flomax (like other drugs in its same class, called alpha blockers) can cause orthostasis (a fall in blood pressure upon standing) and dizziness.
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Flomax (like other drugs in its same class, called alpha blockers) can cause orthostasis (a fall in blood pressure upon standing) and dizziness.
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Additionally, the drug labeling for Flomax clearly states in the warning section* the following: The signs and symptoms of orthostasis postural hypotension, dizziness and vertigo were detected more frequently in FLOMAX capsule-treated patients than in placebo recipients.
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I predict on pulse change because I am betting that he will have orthostasis (because of his history) secondary to autonomic dysfunction (because of his diabetes).
db's Medical Rants 2010
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Intolerance to initial orthostasis relates to systolic BP changes in elders.
SpaceRef Top Stories 2010
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History of orthostasis or orthostatic changes noted in exam
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Additionally, the drug labeling for Flomax clearly states in the warning section* the following: "The signs and symptoms of orthostasis (postural hypotension, dizziness and vertigo) were detected more frequently in FLOMAX capsule-treated patients than in placebo recipients.
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