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What kind of side effects have you experienced with fludrocortisone / florinef?
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HTN, low K: Hi. Florinef (fludrocortisone) dosed right should not have side effects. But it can cause high blood pressure and low blood potassium (K) if over done. Good luck!
Answered 11/30/2014
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