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Can i take fludrocortisone (florinef) 0.1mg at night before bed without any risk of supine hypertension? i know its indicated to take in the mornings but is it ok to take before bed safely and receive the same benefits as when taken in the mornings?

Q: can i take fludrocortisone (florinef) 0.1mg at night before bed without any risk of supine hypertension? i know its indicated to take in the mornings but is it ok to take before bed safely and receive the same benefits as when taken in the mornings?

: Everyone is different so you and your Dr need to work together to see. Other drugs May alter your response if taking any. Go to Drugs.com and enter all meds u r taking into their interaction checker. Discuss.

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Everyone is different so you and your Dr need to work together to see. Other drugs May alter your response if taking any. Go to Drugs.com and enter all meds u r taking into their interaction checker. Discuss.

Answered 2/13/2022

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A member asked:

Can i take fludrocortisone (florinef) 0.1mg at night before bed without any risk of supine hypertension? i know its indicated to take in the mornings but is it ok to take before bed safely and receive the same benefits as when taken in the mornings?

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