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A member asked:
On fludrocortisone .1mg for pots, my belly look a lot bigger than it did, is this worrysome? i believe its helping, my doc prescribed .2mg
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Fludrocortisone: Is a mineralocorticoid that is active in blood pressure, sodium and water retention. It does not increase belly size. Check w/your doctor for other explanations.
Answered 4/6/2014
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