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(also known as Fludrocortisone)
Florinef (fludrocortisone acetate) is a synthetic corticosteroid with moderate glucocorticoid potency and much greater mineralocorticoid potency. It is used primarily to replace the missing hormone Aldosterone in various forms of adrenal insufficiency such as Addison's disease and the classic salt wasting (21-hydroxyla... more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Addison's Disease | 101 |
96% |
| Congenital Adrenal Hype... | 6 |
100% |
| Arrhythmias | 1 |
100% |
| Epilepsy & Seizures | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 96% (109
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Florinef Reviews
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I'm better than before the desease was diagnosed
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I guess it works. I can't tell any difference with or without it.
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It works, no side effects.
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I've been on Florinef for 2 years - long before my Addison's diagnosis - for hypotension. No side effects to mention.
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We have had no problems here
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I was taken off of florinef. I now have high blood pressure and diabetes at the age of 41
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it all seems to be working I feel good but all the meds seem hard to deal with. I know this is rare and have only known a month. Just want to meet some people who can tell me what to expect and how they are living?
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Only take this because I have to, hate the side effects
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Since starting Cortisol,Florinef,Humatrope, Armour Thyroid,Estradiol,& Prometrium,it has been a roller coaster ride, several times having had near death events. At this time, my Dr. is allowing me to adjust my cortisol dosages throughout the day to find as near-normal function as possible, & has given me extra Cortisol for more intense stressful times.Dr.gave little info.I've been doing my own research online.I'd like to talk to someone else who has Addison's &perhaps get an idea what's ahead.
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Florinef
Yes my Addison's is primary. I don't know why but when I first took the Florinef it made me feel worse than ever. I was so dizzy and spacey and felt f... [More] -
Florinef
Florinef is aldosterone. This is one of the hormones your adrenal glands don't make if you have primary Addison's disease. It usually will correct ... [More] -
Florinef
I didn't have side effects with florinef, but my endo wants to reduce my dose. He commented at my last appointment that I shouldn't need it while I'm... [More] -
Florinef
I was diagnosed with Addison's in August of this yr. Started on Florinef and prednisone by my family dr until I could get in with endo. The florinef ... [More] -
fludrocortisone and plasma renin test
Renin is an enzyme that the kidneys make. It is part of a complex chain of events that ultimately help to control blood pressure and to some extent s... [More]
