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Does Pyridostigmine Cause Elevated Blood Pressure Levels?
Does pyridostigmine increase blood pressure? Have been diagnosed with orthostatic hypertension. Blood pressure has been low for two weeks. Now am getting high readings—-160/90. Have been prescribes above meds,but have not started taking. (Today). I will discuss with doc, but wanted a more immediate answer.
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
Hello,
Yes, pyridostigmine causes elevation of blood pressure. Pyridostigmine is used in orthostatic hypotension but not, in orthostatic hypertension and both are different. Please consult your doctor while taking medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siddartha
Yes, pyridostigmine causes elevation of blood pressure. Pyridostigmine is used in orthostatic hypotension but not, in orthostatic hypertension and both are different. Please consult your doctor while taking medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Siddartha
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