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Can the steroid florinef (fludrocortisone) have bad long term side effects?
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100%: Florinef (fludrocortisone) is a corticosteroid used to correct certain adrenal problems. It helps raise blood pressure, retain sodium and fluid.
Answered 6/25/2014
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