Florinef

Fludrocortisone

Fludrocortisone, sold under the brand name Florinef, among others, is a corticosteroid used to treat adrenogenital syndrome, postural hypotension, and adrenal insufficiency.[1][2][3] In adrenal insufficiency, it is generally taken together with hydrocortisone.[3] Fludrocortisone is taken by mouth[3] and is most commonly used in its acetate form.[4] Common side effects of fludrocortisone include hig...

For years I have been experiencing severe hot and burning sensation throughout whole body accompanied by all over sweating. I can't do anything without burning up first then the sweating follows. Sometimes I have 24 hours+. My sleep is severely altered by this along with not being able to do even light chores or see friends and have gotten weaker and weaker over the years accompanied by a lot of the side effects of using Florinef. Has anyone else experienced this same burning up and sweating profusely from Florinef or anything else you figured it could be? ## Hello, Breezy! How are you feeling? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. Everything you've described are typical side effects of the long-term use of corticosteroids. As listed by the FDA, you may also e...

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Fludrocortisone, sold under the brand name Florinef, among others, is a corticosteroid used to treat adrenogenital syndrome, postural hypotension, and adrenal insufficiency.[1][2][3] In adrenal insufficiency, it is generally taken together with hydrocortisone.[3] Fludrocortisone is taken by mouth[3] and is most commonly used in its acetate form.[4] Common side effects of fludrocortisone include hig...

What side effects have other patients reported while taking Fludrocortisone? ## I have POTS and I faint all the time. I was put on this med before and it made me very nervous. Now I am trying again and am gaining weight and again very agitated. ## I do the same thing. Can you try lowering the dose? I've found with a lower dose I still get the benefits but I don't get agitated. I hate that. Good luck. ## Do not change your dose without first checking with your doctor. I have Addisons disease and have taken florinef and cortef for 54 years, it's what keeps me alive. I have been severely ill and as a result have been hospitalized as a result of an imbalance in my florinef. Be very careful, as this is a potent drug. ## I have Addisons and Fludrocortisone made my blood pressure r...

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