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If fludrocortisone caused shortness of breath but without edema or crackles why would it do this? also pee lots of clear fluid on it
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My take is ...: Why and how long have you taken fludrocortisone? How soon did these symptoms develop after its use? To know about it side effects, to http://www.drugs.com/sfx/fludrocortisone-side-effects.html. To deduce its effect with SOB, check with Doc. Peeing clear urine indicates peeing diluted urine usually from fluid overconsumption or defected concentration of kidneys. So, check the site and your Doc...
Answered 8/25/2016
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