FLORINEF Reviews (FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE)

Average Rating: 2.6 (29 Ratings)

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 Type: Brand name discontinued; available as generic

  

FLORINEF  (FLUDROCORTISONE ACETATE):  Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body. It is used along with other medications (e.g., hydrocortisone) to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by disease of the adrenal gland (e.g., Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome). Glucocorticoids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. They are also needed to break down carbohydrates in your diet.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR FLORINEFCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE		DATE ADDED
 
 4  POTS-Postural Tachyicardia Syndrome None really- fluid retention in legs but nothing significant Before being diagnosed with POTS (Postural orthostatic Tachyicardia Syndrome) and being put onto Florinef, i was unable to function, i couldnt go to work and could barely leave my house because i was always feeling unwell because of the syptoms of POTS- I was living a very lonely life in my house because i wasnt feel enough to leave it, but since taking florinef i have to certain extent got my life back, im not cured but the medication certainly helps me to be somewhat normal again- i now have a job, even though i have good and bad days, with the medication i now have more good days than i use to have bad!!! F 26 2.5 years
 9/18/2007
 1  orthostatic hypotension MASSIVE MIGRAINES, they stop as soon as you stop the drug DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG it causes MASSIVE MIGRAINES F 15 1 years
 4/20/2007
 2  neurocardiogenic syncope Signigicant water retention; I gained significant weight in my waist area and lost it all nearly a week after stopping the medication. F 22 3 months
 1/6/2007
 1  Low Blood Pressure Terrible pressure in my whole body but mostly like my head is going to explode. M 50 1 days
 12/2/2006
 2  neurcardiogenic syncope -terrible head pressure -shortness of breath -very puffy/swollen -hair falling out -vomiting -blurry vision ***these side effects could be just b/c I'm getting sicker for some other reason and unrelated to the florinef*** F 17 5 months
 1/27/2006
 2  neurcardiogenic syncope -terrible head pressure -shortness of breath -very puffy/swollen -hair falling out -vomiting -blurry vision ***these side effects could be just b/c I'm getting sicker for some other reason and unrelated to the florinef*** F 17 5 months
 1/27/2006
 5  hypoaldosteronism 100 ug dose once daily slight puffy heel when estrogen spiked at PMS and ovulation. Otherwise no side effects. F 28 2 months
 11/1/2005
 2  hypotension Horrible headache I only took florinef once, so I never got to see if it helped with the hypotension. Once my head began to hurt, I called my doctor and he told me to stop taking it. F 23 1 days
 10/14/2005
 2  hypotension Massive headaches,bp was still on the low side F 21 3 days
 10/1/2005

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