Fludrocortisone vs Hydrocortisone
 | Fludrocortisone |  | Hydrocortisone |  |
| Fludrocortisone is a man-made form of a natural substance (glucocorticoid) made by the body. It is used along with other medications (e.g., hydrocortisone) to treat low glucocorticoid levels caused by disease of the adrenal gland (e.g., Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency, salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome). Glucocorticoids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. They are also needed to break down carbohydrates in your diet. | Hydrocortisone is a natural substance (corticosteroid hormone) made by the adrenal gland. It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone/immune system disorders, skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, cancer, and severe allergies. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as pain, swelling and allergic-type reactions. Hydrocortisone is also used to treat low hydrocortisone levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal. | |||
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| Add Fludrocortisone review I have low blood pressure. First Dr. said take only when experiencing symptoms now take every day. I have gained weight with this medication. around my stomach. Does Fludrocortisone cause weight gain. We can't seem to control the low Blood Pressure. It's been going on for quite a few months. I get veru sleepy and don't feel good till the symptoms go away. Still get dizzy spells and lightheaded, but no fainting since I started this medication last spring. My only complaint is the 10 pound weight gain from water retention. | Add Hydrocortisone review To all of you with similar problems, how can we get in touch with e-mail? I've been taking 40 mg for 11 years. The first year I felt wonderful, but gradually i am feeling very tired lethargic, weak, and have achiness and pain. So I tried cutting my dose over the last couple of years to see if I was getting too much. I've been feeling worse so I just started back on my 40 mg, and feel better with each small dose and can tell when I take it, I feel better. Also I feel sick to my stomach and dizzy when I am very late or forget to take it. Have had increased sweating, waking up more during the night, and a little more urination. | |||
