Fludrocortisone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Sarah...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2021

For Dysautonomia "I have orthostatic intolerance, with suspected low blood volume and dysautonomia. I just wanted to share an odd side effect of fludrocortisone: it gives me a bicarb soda taste in the back of my throat and it also gives a bicarb soda smell to my faeces. I am only on a half dose (0.05mg) so far because my doctor wants to be very cautious, so I can't say whether it is helping with my OI symptoms. In the first week of taking it, I had a metallic taste in my mouth and a slight nausea, but this went away. Now got the weird bicarb effect!"

• junebug
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2020

For Addison's Disease "been on fludrocortisone for two weeks' and my low blood pressure is much better but I do have trouble swallowing and my eyes tear a lot but I'll take that to stay out of ER, as I was going at least once a month when my pressure would drop very low."

• Potssux
• July 24, 2017

For Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "I started on Florinef a few weeks ago. I'm noticeably doing better but not quite able to fully function like before. I have good days and bad days. I started on 0.2mg. Going to see if I can increase and if that will help. I'd like to be able to go back to work."

• SallyS
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2021

For Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "I am still on a low dose of this medication, so I can't say yet whether it is going to help my orthostatic intolerance (OI) and suspected low blood volume. In the meantime, I wanted to report the side effects on my sense of taste. In the first two weeks, I had a metallic taste in my mouth. In the second two weeks, I had a bicarb taste in the back of my throat/nose. Now I am also getting a reduction in my sense of taste. I can't taste sweet or umami very well. Orange juice and roasted vegies are okay, but everything else tastes cardboardy. I really hope that this side effect goes away, or the fludrocortisone starts working. Being unwell and also being hit with side effects and no benefits is hard. If the tablets were fixing my OI, I could probably live with the hypogeusia."

• 123
• January 20, 2024

For Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "I have been on fludrocortisone, 0.1 mg, along with a beta blocker for pots for about 15 years. I did not experience any adverse side effects. The combination of the two drugs definitely helped me feel better, with a reduced heart rate and less dizziness."

• Brave...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2023

For Dysautonomia "This med helped my dizziness and lightheadedness significantly. I was worried about the weight gain but it's maybe a few pounds and it's water weight. I take .1 mg daily. During my period I take .2 mg because of the blood loss. I normally get bad side effects from meds but this has been fine. Just had a headache the first week. Don't be afraid to try it!"

• Sarah...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 26, 2014

Florinef Acetate (fludrocortisone) for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "It's my life saver, I was bed bound and in a wheel chair before using florinef! Now I can do physio and live a almost normal life!"

• Anonymous
• July 29, 2009

Florinef Acetate (fludrocortisone) for Addison's Disease "Works like a charm and I have zero side effects. I feel much better."

• KimC
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 5, 2014

Florinef (fludrocortisone) for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "Florinef has helped me out quite a bit. I'm not cured, but am better. I can walk up minor inclines without any problem. I am able to be up and active for longer periods of time."

• Anonymous
• August 21, 2011

For Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "I have not been dizzy or fainted even once since the 4th day of taking Fludrocortisone and Sodium Chloride. Works great for me so far."

• Karen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2018

Florinef Acetate (fludrocortisone) for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "I been on the .01mg for about a month so far been great I haven't had anymore more dizziness"

• Anonymous
• August 10, 2010

Florinef (fludrocortisone) for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "I have taken this medicine along with Toprol-XL for a few years and it has helped A LOT! I think this medicine paired with Toprol-XL is great!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2013

For Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "This medication has helped my Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome quite a bit. I get less flare-ups of POTS with this medication!"

• Greyw...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 7, 2016

For Addison's Disease "I have found that I have had no side effects from this & it has helped me greatly..."

• Kkm
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 3, 2019

Florinef Acetate (fludrocortisone) "Been on floricef since Nov 2018 for Orthostatic hypotension, so far so good. I haven't had any side effects and no more dizziness blood pressure has pretty much been normal"

• Lulu
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 24, 2018

For Dysautonomia "I took this drug for around 1 year. I am in my early 20s. While taking it I developed pneumonia and chronic yeast infections. Awful experience. Don't take it"

• Emma
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 11, 2016

For Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome "Helped little with my POTS symtoms, being transferred to midodrine"

• Happy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 12, 2019

For Addison's Disease "Medication gave me SEVERE joint pain, making It so that I could not walk without a cane or crutches until I weaned off the medication."

• Holly...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 26, 2021

For Addison's Disease "It works really good but they are taking me off prednisone so it doesent have the same effect"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 30, 2023

For Addison's Disease "Seems to help somewhat with adrenal insufficiency but hydrocortisone is more effective. I still pass out occasionally."