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Lionel, as it happens I'm writing an article on hypotension and PD; some other aids I've found are: Elevating the head of the bed can prevent sodium loss and blood volume depletion during the night. Use of waist-high compressive stockings may be helpful. Eating smaller, more frequent meals, increasing salt and fluids, avoiding alcohol, and resting after eating may alleviate hypotension. Don't stand up suddenly; get out of bed slowly, rise from a chair or the table slowly, giving your body time to adjust. Licorice is to be avoided by those with hypertension, as it can raise blood pressure; you might ask your doctor whether it would be helpful for you to try, or whether it could interfere with any of the PD medications. Best regards, Kathrynne Lionel Modra wrote: > > Hi, > Has anyone who suffers from low blood pressure found a medication or product > that increases blood pressure (without introducing other problems!). > We have been told that Hawthorn may help. > We would appreciate a response from anyone with experience with this > product. > Lionel Modra, c/g for Win (71\67\??) -- Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" "Constipation and Parkinson's" -- audiocassette & guidebook "Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy for Parkinson's disease" & Risk Assessment Tools "Risk for malnutrition and bone fracture in Parkinson's disease," J Nutr Elderly. V18:3;1999. http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/