Some Medications Used to Treat Symptoms of Autonomic Disorders
Symptom | Medication | Medication’s Effect |
|---|---|---|
Fiber supplements add bulk to the stool and thus stimulate the natural contractions of the intestine. Fiber supplements and stool softeners help move food through the intestine more quickly. | ||
Fullness in the stomach | Domperidone | These medications stimulate contractions in the digestive tract and thus help move food through it more quickly. |
These medications increase the frequency, rigidity, and duration of erections. | ||
Orthostatic hypotension (an excessive decrease in blood pressure when a person stands) | This medication helps the body retain salt and thus helps maintain blood volume and blood pressure. | |
These medications cause small arteries (arterioles) to narrow (constrict) and thus helps maintain blood pressure. | ||
These medications relax the muscles of an overactive bladder. | ||
This medication stimulates contractions of the bladder and thus helps the bladder empty. |