Florinef and Itching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Itching is reported as a side effect among people who take Florinef (fludrocortisone acetate), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Ranitidine, and have High blood pressure.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Itching when taking Florinef. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 3,634 people who have side effects when taking Florinef from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Florinef?

Florinef has active ingredients of fludrocortisone acetate. It is often used in addison's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 3,834 Florinef users. Check the latest studies of Florinef.

What is Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,210 drugs and 4,532 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.

On Jul, 06, 2026

3,634 people reported to have side effects when taking Florinef.
Among them, 45 people (1.24%) have Itching.

Among these 45 people:

How long have people been on Florinef when they have Itching? *

What is the gender of people who have Itching when taking Florinef? *

female: 57.78 %
male: 42.22 %

What is the age of people who have Itching when taking Florinef? *

What are other drugs people take besides Florinef? *

What are other side effects people have besides Itching? *

Rashes (redness): 19 people, 42.22%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 31.11%
Urticaria (rash of round, red welts on the skin that itch intensely): 10 people, 22.22%
Fever: 10 people, 22.22%
Vision Blurred: 7 people, 15.56%
Erythema Multiforme (a type of hypersensitivity reaction): 7 people, 15.56%
Dizziness: 7 people, 15.56%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 7 people, 15.56%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 7 people, 15.56%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 6 people, 13.33%
Neoplasm Of Thymus (tumour of thymus): 5 people, 11.11%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 5 people, 11.11%
Infection: 5 people, 11.11%
Gastric Disorder (disease of stomach): 5 people, 11.11%
High Blood Cholesterol: 3 people, 6.67%
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness): 1 person, 2.22%
Atherosclerosis (disorder of the arteries): 1 person, 2.22%
Breakthrough Pain: 1 person, 2.22%
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 1 person, 2.22%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on fludrocortisone acetate (the active ingredients of Florinef) and Florinef (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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