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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MSA in Houston
evaluated on Jul 07, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple system atrophy: Moderate
- Side effects: None
strawberryebay1
evaluated on May 18, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for vasovagal syncope: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
AutumnFairy
evaluated on Dec 23, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for Addison's disease: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
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