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Fludrocortisone Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Florinef
What is Fludrocortisone? Fludrocortisone is a synthetic corticosteroid It is used primarily to replace the missing hormone aldosterone in various forms of adrenal insufficiency such as Addison's disease and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. It is the first line of treatment for orthostatic intolerance.
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Reasons Taken
3 patients in the community are taking or have taken Fludrocortisone.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Support another treatment | 1 | 33% |
| Other | 1 | 33% |
| Low blood pressure | 1 | 33% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Fludrocortisone.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Fludrocortisone or how long patients were taking Fludrocortisone before stopping.