Side effect(s) of Flodrocortisone

Review the side-effects of Flodrocortisone as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Heart- Swelling, high blood pressure, heart failure and heart enlargement.

  Musculoskeletal- Muscle weakness.

  Gastrointestinal- Increase in blood glucose, growth suppression and peptic ulcer.

  Skin- Bruising, increased sweating, hives and rash.

  Central Nervous System- Dizziness, headache and convulsions.

  Eye and ENT- Cataract, raised intraocular pressure and reduced visual acuity.

  Miscellaneous- Potassium deficiency in the blood.

Other Precautions :

Avoid alcohol consumption.

Drug Name : Flodrocortisone

Flodrocortisone(Florinef) generic is a corticosteroid, prescribed for Addison's disease and syndromes where excessive amounts of sodium are lost in the urine. It decreases the amount of sodium that is lost (excreted) in the urine.