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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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Fixed me completely
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I was put on florinef without being told why...took for 3 months. My aldosterone level went from 2 to 15. Yay!
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So far so good with the Florinef. I was told that everytime that I have an infection I am going to be in pain. But the drug is keeping the blood pressure good. My hands arent falling asleep anymore and I am feeling better otherwise.
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I Blood Pressure is not as low but I have a high blood pressure now.
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Helps keep my salt and potassium levels on track.
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Seems great
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Not helping low blood pressure or weight, if I try to get off it I get dizzy or lightheaded again thats trying to cut it back gradually.
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no side effects as of yet
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When II first started taking it I felt 100% better. It didn't take long until it wasn't working any more.
Somewhat Helpful
It took me almost four years to discover I needed to up the dosage on this one....but alas...it have entirely saved me from sodium loss
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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] -
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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]
