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Started florinef (fludrocortisone) 0.5mg 3days ago 4dizzy spells r/t dysautonomia. it helped but pants are already tight & abd bloating w/pain. will this go away w/time?

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Florinef (fludrocortisone): Your present sxs could certainly be related to the sodium retention which is the reason we prescribe this medication. I would give it a few more days to see if things equilibrate on their own.

Answered 4/24/2015

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My doc wants me to try a tsp of salt in gatorade or 1 mcg florinef (fludrocortisone) during a dizzy spell flare up. (i've had some neuro testing) but cause is still fuzzy. How will each work differently?

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How quickly does florinef (fludrocortisone) (fludorcortisone) work for dizzy spells?

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Stopped florinef (fludrocortisone) 0.5 mg prescribed 4 low BP & dizzy spells d/t edema, abd pain, and gain of 7 lbs after two doses. Helped BP & dizziness though. Now urinating clear urine like crazy q 1/2 hr. Normal?

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A member asked:

Got dysautonomia im lightheaded laid sat or standing, BP 120/60 HR 60-70. Why am I lightheaded with normal vitals? Florinef (fludrocortisone) worse, Midodrine more LH'd

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Florinef (fludrocortisone) for pots 50mcg felt a lot better now .1mg feel dizzy and sick. Will these side effects go? Potassium is fine weekly blood test. Ughh!

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