Clinical recommendationEvidence ratingReferences
Consider head-up tilt-table testing in patients with symptoms of orthostatic hypotension despite normal vital signs, or in patients who are unable to stand for orthostatic vital sign measurements.C6, 14
Patients with chronic orthostatic hypotension should be counseled to avoid large carbohydrate-rich meals, limit alcohol intake, and ensure adequate hydration.C6, 22
Fludrocortisone, midodrine, and pyridostigmine (Mestinon) are effective therapies for chronic orthostatic hypotension.B26, 28, 29