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ArticleClinical toxicology (Philadelphia, Pa.)2025

Midodrine exposure trends and outcomes reported to United States poison centers: 2000-2023.

David Kuai, Daniel Philip Nogee, Stephanie Kieszak, Andrew Geller, Michael Yeh, Amy Schnall

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David KuaiNational Center for Environmental Health, Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-9279-6557
Daniel Philip NogeeNational Center for Environmental Health, Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2708-8092
Stephanie KieszakNational Center for Environmental Health, Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7905-7397
Andrew GellerNational Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-2502-0289
Michael YehNational Center for Environmental Health, Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-2069-0788
Amy SchnallNational Center for Environmental Health, Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4340-3689

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Abstract

introductionMidodrine is an oral alpha-1 adrenergic agonist used to treat orthostatic hypotension. Its vasoconstrictive properties can lead to hypertension and reflex bradycardia. We characterized midodrine exposures reported to United States poison centers from 2000 to 2023.

methodsWe performed a retrospective analysis of single-substance midodrine exposures reported to the National Poison Data System

resultsThe number of patients dispensed midodrine from retail pharmacies increased 695%, from 55,300 in 2002 to 439,659 in 2023. There were 1,935 midodrine exposures reported to the National Poison Data System DISCUSSION: Midodrine exposures increased over time, particularly among individuals aged 20-59 years and 60 years and older, with a concomitant increase in retail midodrine dispensing. Although most exposures were managed at home, severe adverse effects have been reported, especially among patients with suspected suicidal ingestions compared to those with therapeutic errors. The National Poison Data System

conclusionsBetter understanding of midodrine exposures and associated outcomes can inform poison center triage and medical management. Improved surveillance and clinician awareness may reduce morbidity and mortality associated with midodrine toxicity.

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Adrenergic alpha-1 Receptor AgonistsMidodrineAdolescentAdultAgedBradycardiaChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansHypertensionInfantInfant, NewbornMaleMiddle AgedPoison Control CentersAdrenergic alpha-1 Receptor AgonistsMidodrineAlpha-1 adrenergic agonistmidodrineoverdosepoisonpoison center

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PMID40874904
PMCPMC13479366

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