Midodrine
Midodrine (Gutron) is used to treat low blood pressure when standing up, a condition known as orthostatic hypotension. This page lists the one formulation currently available.
Key points
- Midodrine is an alpha-1 agonist that raises blood pressure by narrowing blood vessels, which acts when standing causes dizziness or fainting.
- It is available only as a tablet, in strengths of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg.
What Midodrine is used for
Midodrine is listed for Orthostatic Hypotension and Hypotension, conditions within the Heart & Blood Pressure category where blood pressure drops unusually low when standing up. The ingredient midodrine acts to reduce dizziness, light-headedness, and fainting.
