Management of orthostatic hypotension in patients with Parkinson's disease

Pract Neurol. 2015 Apr;15(2):100-4. doi: 10.1136/practneurol-2014-001000. Epub 2014 Dec 8.

Abstract

Orthostatic hypotension is common in Parkinson's disease. The current recommended management of orthostatic hypotension related to Parkinson's disease involves first general measures and then medications with little risk of severe adverse side effects.

Keywords: PARKINSON-S DISEASE.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Disease Management*
  • Humans
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic* / diagnosis
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic* / etiology
  • Hypotension, Orthostatic* / therapy
  • Parkinson Disease / complications*