Warnings


What may interact with Fludrocortisone?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-mifepristone, RU-486

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-amphotericin B
-aspirin and aspirin-like drugs
-barbiturates like phenobarbital
-digoxin
-diuretics
-female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills
-male hormones
-medicines for diabetes like insulin
-medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
-phenytoin
-rifampin
-vaccines

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Fludrocortisone?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Cushing''s syndrome
-diabetes
-heart problems or disease
-high blood pressure
-infection like herpes, measles, tuberculosis, or chickenpox
-liver disease
-myasthenia gravis
-osteoporosis
-stomach, ulcer or intestine disease including colitis and diverticulitis
-thyroid problem
-an unusual or allergic reaction to fludrocortisone, corticosteroids, other medicines, lactose, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Fludrocortisone?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are taking this medicine over a prolonged period, carry an identification card with your name and address, the type and dose of your medicine, and your doctor''s name and address.

This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Stay away from people who are sick. Tell your doctor or health care professional if you are around anyone with measles or chickenpox.

If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or health care professional that you have taken this medicine within the last twelve months.

Ask your doctor or health care professional about your diet. You may need to lower the amount of salt you eat.

This medicine may increase blood sugar. Ask your healthcare provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from excessive heat. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.