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What is Fludrocortisone Acetate ?
If you have Addison’s disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, or adrenogenital syndrome, your doctor might prescribe fludrocortisone acetate. This drug, combined with hydrocortisone, helps treat low glucocorticoid levels. Doctors have also used fludrocortisone acetate to treat a certain type of low blood pressure (chronic postural hypotension).
Fludrocortisone Acetate
floo-droe-KOR-ti-sone AS-e-tate
Consumer Forms
Tablet
Consumer Routes
By mouth
Therapeutic Classes
Diagnostic Agent, Adrenocortical Function
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Endocrine-Metabolic Agent
Fludrocortisone acetate is a medication used to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by various diseases. Fludrocortisone acetate is a manmade form of glucocorticoid. Fludrocortisone acetate is a generic drug also sold under the brand name Florinef. This drug has been available for years. In the treatment of glucocorticoid deficiency, fludrocortisone acetate use is common.
- Headache
- Upset stomach
- Increased or decreased appetite
- Mood swings or personality changes
- Trouble sleeping
- Swelling of the feet, legs, or arms
- Irregular heartbeat
- Eye pain or blurred vision
- Unexplained fever or sore throat
- Muscle aches or weakness
- Headache
- Swelling of the feet, legs, or arms
- You may need to carry identification to let others know that you are taking fludrocortisone. Ask your doctor about this.
- Avoid being around anyone with measles or chickenpox. If you are exposed to measles or chickenpox, tell your doctor as soon as possible.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Talk with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have high blood pressure, heart, liver, or kidney disease, or glaucoma.
- Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. You may need to take smaller and smaller doses before stopping completely.
- Tell your doctor if you have had tuberculosis, herpes infection, or any other infection. This medicine may cover up the signs of infection or may allow you to get new infections more easily.