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Is Intake Of 8mg Rapaflo Within 8 Hrs A Cause Of Concern?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Aug 2014
Question: I have accidentally taken 8mg of rapaflo within 8 hrs. am I ok
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (46 minutes later)
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
The recommended dose of Rapaflo is 8mg per day only.
Since you have taken an extra dose after 8 hours you might feel dizziness.
It is also known to cause orthostatic hypotension that is reduction in blood pressure on standing up.
So I would advise you not to exert much and also get up slowly from the bed by first hanging down your legs and then getting up.
I would also advise you to skip the next dose.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
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Is Intake Of 8mg Rapaflo Within 8 Hrs A Cause Of Concern?

Brief Answer: Detail follows Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. The recommended dose of Rapaflo is 8mg per day only. Since you have taken an extra dose after 8 hours you might feel dizziness. It is also known to cause orthostatic hypotension that is reduction in blood pressure on standing up. So I would advise you not to exert much and also get up slowly from the bed by first hanging down your legs and then getting up. I would also advise you to skip the next dose. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy.