What is Fludrocortisone?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: FludrocortisoneBrand:
Fludrocortisone is a synthetic corticosteroid. It is used primarily to replace the missing hormone aldosterone in various forms of adrenal insufficiency such as Addison's disease and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. It is the first line of treatment for orthostatic intolerance.
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How do members experience Fludrocortisone?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome | 252 | 49 | |
| Addison's disease | 163 | 15 | |
| Multiple system atrophy | 127 | 13 | |
| Orthostatic hypotension | 56 | 22 | |
| Orthostatic hypotension | 27 | 12 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 10 | |
| Headaches | 5 | |
| Dry mouth | 2 | |
| Elevated blood sugar (hyperglycemia) | 2 | |
| Migraine headaches | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 13 | |
| Moderate | 19 | |
| Mild | 25 | |
| None | 61 |
Member evaluations
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stillkickin
evaluated on Feb 22, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for orthostatic hypotention: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
moaple
evaluated on Sep 05, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for orthostatic hypotension: Slight
- Side effects: None
juliaR
evaluated on Apr 15, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for low blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None
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