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I am on 0.1 of florinef (fludrocortisone) 3 times a day, would that raise my am cortisol level from 8 to 16? i have pots.
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No: It depends on when the labs were done. Am cortisols are higher than pm. The difference between 8 & 16 might not be significant. Ask your doctor.
Answered 10/6/2012
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No it will not: It may not change cortisone level but will effect palma renin and potassium level.
Answered 9/22/2013
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