Why should midodrine hydrochloride not be taken near bedtime?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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It can make blood pressure excessively high while lying flat, especially at night.

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midodrine hydrochloride · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

It can make blood pressure excessively high while lying flat, especially at night.

Midodrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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