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I just started fludracortisone for autonomic dizzy spells. what are common side effects?
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Salt&water retention: 1salt and water retention&swelling 2low pottasium level 3high blood pressure 4increase sweating 5increase susceptibility to infections 6fatigue and muscle weakness 7hersutism 8weight gain 9raised pressure in eyes 10cataracts 11raise blood sugar 12insomnia 13depression 14changes in menstrual cycle 15decrease bone density 16indigestion but not all patients get all side effects, some are expected.
Answered 3/14/2013
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