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Does fludrocortisone effect only potassium and sodium or can it cause other electrolyte issues?
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Potentially yes: Fludrocortisone is essential to maintain adequate sodium level in individuals with Addison's disease or CAH (congenital adrenal hyperplasia). The drug's hypokalemic effect can affect bicarbonate level if potassium level drops to a critical level.
Answered 12/23/2018
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