Posted by Stan on February 17, 2003, at 13:10:38
In reply to Orthostatic hypotension, posted by Eddie Sylvano on February 17, 2003, at 10:51:40
> Does anyone else get this effect from their medications? On imipramine, in particular, it can get to the point that I fall down after standing up. I never totally lose conciousness, but I've had a couple of experiences where I've momentarily lost my oreintation of time and place, which was unusual and a bit scary. Mostly, it's just annoying, though.
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heck yeah -- that's very common with a lot of psych-meds -- just get up gradually and slowly and stay in one place for as long as necessary before moving on, steadying yourself by resting your arm(s) on some nearby object to improve your balance until you're ready for locomotion. you might draw a few stares, but it beats passing out!
Stan
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