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Vomiting bug, throwing up every 15-40mins. on potassium supplement for florinef (fludrocortisone). how long do i need to keep it down to be absorbed(the potassium&water?
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Stop the vomiting: Potassium irritates your stomach. You must have medication to control the vomiting! Call the physician who is following you for you adrenal problem or go to urgent care clinic A S A P!!! Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 9/20/2016
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