Fludrocortisone: how to take it safely
Florinef
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Replaces a hormone that helps the body keep salt and water, used in adrenal gland problems.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
When to take it
Take it once a day in the morning.
Take it with
With or without food.
What to avoid
- Stopping suddenly.
- Too much salt unless your doctor advises it.
- Tell your doctor if you are ill, vomiting or having surgery.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart or kidney problems.
Possible side effects
Swollen ankles, headache, high blood pressure, low potassium.
Get help if
Severe swelling, breathlessness, muscle weakness, severe headache or fainting: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.