7 patient evaluations for Fludrocortisone
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Jul 7, 2016 (Started Dec 15, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for multiple system atrophy)
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EffectivenessModerate (for orthostatic hypotension)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceUsually
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
0.1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I am no longer taking this medication. I am now on Northera.
- 0 helpful marks
May 18, 2015 (Started Jul 01, 2014)
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EffectivenessSlight (for vasovagal syncope)
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Side effectsMild (feeling of heart pounding)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.2 mg
Daily
- 0 helpful marks
Dec 23, 2014 (Started Nov 15, 2014)
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EffectivenessSlight (for Addison's disease)
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Side effectsSevere (chronic headaches)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.1 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I've been having horrible, debilitating headaches. I only realized it may be a side effect of this medication after taking it for several weeks. I'm going to call my doctor today. And I'm not going to take it. So, I would advise others to be aware of any changes in their symptoms.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Feb 22, 2010 (Started )
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EffectivenessModerate (for orthostatic hypotention)
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Side effectsMild (acne breakout)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Side effects:
acne breakout
- 0 helpful marks
Sep 5, 2009 (Started Jul 17, 2009)
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EffectivenessSlight (for orthostatic hypotension)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.1 mg
Daily
- 0 helpful marks
Apr 15, 2009 (Started Apr 15, 1998)
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EffectivenessMajor (for low blood pressure)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.1 mg
Daily
- 0 helpful marks
Jul 1, 2006 (Started Jan 01, 2005)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for orthostatic hypotension)
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Side effectsModerate (dizziness)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
0.2 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
dizziness
- 0 helpful marks
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