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Dysautonomia (Autonomic Dysfunction) Community

This patient support community is for discussions relating to Dysautonomia (Autonomic Dysfunction) including: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), neurocardiogenic syncope, mitral valve prolapse dysautonomia, pure autonomic failure, autonomic instability and others.
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FLORINIF

by stacey555, Jun 28, 2008 09:05AM
Everyone keeps talking about this as a treatment, what are the side effects and what does it do exactly.  
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by halbashes, Jun 28, 2008 10:37AM
To: stacey555
Florinef is one of the more common treatments for Autonomic Dysfunction.  It is especially helpful in treating symptoms related to low blood pressure and/or orthostatic intolerance.  Florinef helps to raise blood pressure by causing the body to retain water and salt.

The most common side effect in my experience is severe headache.  I just started Florinef again a couple of weeks ago, and the headache is finally subsiding.  Other possible side effects I am aware of include: weight changes, appetite changes, upset stomach, etc.

I hope that information is helpful, perhaps someone else in our community will be able to offer you more information.
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