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Been on florinef 4 years for pots symptoms have returned, can the drug stop working after so long? sodium dropped from 142 to 139 and potassium risen.
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Tolerance: People can develop tolerance to many medications after taking them for prolonged periods. Florinef is prescribed to retain sodium and prevent a drop in blood pressure, and in your case,thereby preventing the onset of rapid heart beat that can be a reaction to the drop in blood pressure when you stand. Check with your physician about taking a larger dose of florinef as long as there are no adverse
Answered 8/17/2018
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