Why FLORINEF* (Fludrocortisone acetate ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of FLORINEF: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.65)

(based on 20 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** FLORINEF
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Hypotension*4
2Syncope*3
3Orthostatic hypotension*2
4Hypoaldosteronism1
5Orthostatic hypertension1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of FLORINEF **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Fluid retention6
2Headache*5
3Oedema4
4Migraine3
5Vision blurred2
6Dizziness*2
7Nausea*2
8Paraesthesia1
9Vomiting*1
10Dyspnoea1
11Presyncope1
12Thirst1
13Somnolence1
14Blood oestrogen increased1
15Muscular weakness1
16Abdominal discomfort1
17Sensation of pressure1
18Hypertension1
19Haemorrhage1
20Fatigue*1

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for FLORINEF

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Fludrocortisone acetate (Astonin h, Astonin, Florinef acetate, Astonin-h, Florinef)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com