My 14 year old daughter was diagnosed with POTS in January, 2010 and began taking
metoprolol as well as increased electrolyte based fluids and salt.
In addition she maintained 30 minutes of aerobic exercise 5-7 days a week most weeks since diagnosis. In July, 2010, despite compliance to treatment, she was not improving as we expected and we began to be concerned about her ability to start school and extracurricular activities. She started midodrine in July, 2010 beginning with 2.