Uses of Fludrocortisone

Fludrocortisone is used in the treatment of Addison’s disease and salt loosing adrenogenital syndrome. Addison’s disease is a condition in which the hormones that are normally produced by Adrenal glands are no more produced.

Therapeutic Category

Fludrocortisone: Corticosteroids

How Fludrocortisone works

Fludrocortisone is one of the corticosteroids that is used in the treatment of Addison’s disease and salt loosing adrenogenital syndrome. It is a condition in which the hormones that are normally produced by Adrenal glands are no more produced.

Common side effects of Fludrocortisone

• heart failure (shortness of breath with activity, or after lying down for a while)
• high blood pressure
• headache
• increased swelling
• muscle weakness, tendon rupture, pain, or wasting

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• In case of accidental overdosage
• If you experience allergic or hypersensitivity reaction including anaphylaxis, symptoms include difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, lips or tongue, severe pain in abdomen and skin rash
• If you experience serious mental health problems, symptoms include feeling depressed, thoughts about suicide, feeling high (mania), having moods swings, feeling anxious, having problems in sleeping, difficulty in thinking or being confused and losing memory
• If you experience feeling, seeing or hearing things which do not exist (hallucinations), having strange and frightening thoughts, changing how you act or feeling lonely as side effects of fludrocortisone

Health Tips for Fludrocortisone

• Take fludrocortisone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Never adjust the dose or stop taking it without their guidance
• Stay adequately hydrated, as fludrocortisone can lead to water and electrolyte imbalances. Be cautious with excessive fluid intake, especially if your doctor has recommended restrictions
• Inform your healthcare provider about all the medications and supplements you are taking, as fludrocortisone can interact with other drugs