Postural Hypotension: (pos-cher-al hi-po-ten-shun) Also known as orthostatic hypotension, it is characterized by low blood pressure which can cause dizziness and fainting after standing or sitting up quickly. Sometimes an early side-effect when starting some psychotropic medicines.

 

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Orthostatic-Postural Hypotension: Sometimes an early side effect when starting certain antipsychotics, characterised by low blood pressure which may cause dizziness and fainting after standing or sitting up quickly.