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Can fludrocortisone 0.1mg-0.2mg cause blood sugars to drop low and faint?

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Dr. Sumana Gangi answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Hypoglycemia: Fluodrocortidone doesnt cause hypoglycemia.

Answered 1/28/2014

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