Florinef

Florinef USES: This medication is used to treat low levels of corticosteroid hormones (e.g., Addison's disease). Fludrocortisone may also be used for certain types of low blood pressure.

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Florinef Uses This medication is used to treat low levels of corticosteroid hormones (e.g., Addison's disease). Fludrocortisone may also be used for certain types of low blood pressure. Notes This medication must be used under close medical supervision. Laboratory tests will be done periodically to check the effects of this medication. Storage Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Photos Florinef How To Use This medication must be taken exactly as directed. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than directed. Do not suddenly stop taking this medication without your doctor's permission. An increase in side effects can occur when the medication is suddenly stopped. Side Effects This medication is generally well tolerated. Notify your doctor if you develop any of the following while taking this medication: dizziness, swelling of the hands or feet, rapid weight gain, water retention, skin rash, unusual bruising, severe or continuous headaches, weakness or joint pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor if you have thyroid disease, liver disease, herpes eye infection, glaucoma, mental or emotional problems, stomach or intestinal problems, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, brittle bones, myasthenia gravis, history of tuberculosis, seizures or blood clots. Ask your doctor about restricting salt intake. This drug should be used in pregnant or nursing women only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits of this therapy with your doctor. Missed Dose Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription drugs you may be taking including barbiturates, phenytoin, rifampin, estrogens, NSAIDs, diuretics, oral blood thinners, vaccines, aspirin, cyclosporine, pyridostigmine, neostigmine, drugs to treat diabetes, digoxin, or other steroid medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Share and Enjoy!

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 17 Time Taken: 5 months Reason: neurcardiogenic syncope Date: 27 January 2006 Side Effects -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*** Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 17 Time Taken: 5 months Reason: neurcardiogenic syncope Date: 27 January 2006 Side Effects -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*** Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 50 Time Taken: 1 days Reason: Low Blood Pressure Date: 2 December 2006 Side Effects Terrible pressure in my whole body but mostly like my head is going to explode. Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 22 Time Taken: 3 months Reason: neurocardiogenic syncope Date: 6 January 2007 Side Effects Signigicant water retention; I gained significant weight in my waist area and lost it all nearly a week after stopping the medication. Additional Thoughts Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 15 Time Taken: 1 years Reason: orthostatic hypotension Date: 20 April 2007 Side Effects MASSIVE MIGRAINES, they stop as soon as you stop the drug Additional Thoughts DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG it causes MASSIVE MIGRAINES

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