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A member asked:
Took fludrocortisone for 1week. can i stop?
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Fludrocortisone: Depends on what you are taking it for! if is is for adrenal insufficiency or hypotension then you should not stop until instructed by the original prescriber of the medication. This question is probably best presented to the care giver that prescribed it for you.
Answered 8/10/2013
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Fludrocortisone: Why did you take in the first place? Was it for hypotension , dizziness or addison's disease. For any reason your doctor is the best judge when to start or stop because he/ she has your full medical history and weigh the risk and benefit ratio. Good luck.
Answered 1/28/2015
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