They are prescribed to patients for daily use, and come in the form of tablets or capsules of varying dosages. Treatment of ADHD with stimulants, often in conjunction with psychotherapy, helps to improve ADHD symptoms along with the patientâs self-esteem, thinking ability, and social and family interactions.
One type of low blood pressure that could predict future heart problems is called orthostatic hypotension. In this type of low blood pressure, there is a drop of 10 to 20 points of blood pressure when a person moves from a sitting or supine (flat) position to a standing position, Pacold says.
In fact, getting the blood pressure down this much in very old people has not been found to reduce their risk of dying. In addition, many individuals over the age of 65 may feel dizzy, fall or pass out when they stand suddenly due to blood pressure that is suddenly too low. This condition, known as postural or orthostatic hypotension, poses a danger of fractures and other serious injury.