Florinef and Lung infection - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Lung infection is reported as a side effect among people who take Florinef (fludrocortisone acetate), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, also take Lupron, and have Prostate cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Lung infection 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 Lung infection?

Lung infection is found to be associated with 1,062 drugs and 1,317 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Lung infection.



On Aug, 09, 2026

3,634 people reported to have side effects when taking Florinef.
Among them, 18 people (0.5%) have Lung infection.

Could Florinef cause Lung infection?

Among these 18 people:

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

  • female: 5.56 %
  • male: 94.44 %

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

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 5.56 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 5.56 %
  • 60+: 88.89 %

What are other drugs people take besides Florinef? *

  1. Zometa: 16 people, 88.89%
  2. Prozac: 16 people, 88.89%
  3. Aromasin: 16 people, 88.89%
  4. Casodex: 16 people, 88.89%
  5. Effexor: 16 people, 88.89%
  6. Hyzaar: 16 people, 88.89%
  7. Ibuprofen: 16 people, 88.89%
  8. Lexapro: 16 people, 88.89%
  9. Lipitor: 16 people, 88.89%
  10. Lupron: 16 people, 88.89%

What are other side effects people have besides Lung infection? *

  1. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness): 17 people, 94.44%
  2. Hypokalemia (low potassium): 16 people, 88.89%
  3. Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (spinal disc degeneration): 16 people, 88.89%
  4. Vitreous Floaters (spots before the eyes): 16 people, 88.89%
  5. Pain In Extremity: 16 people, 88.89%
  6. Pain: 16 people, 88.89%
  7. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 16 people, 88.89%
  8. Haemoglobin Decreased: 16 people, 88.89%
  9. Osteoarthritis (a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint): 16 people, 88.89%
  10. Orthostatic Hypotension (a medical condition consisting of a sudden decrease in blood pressure when a person stands up): 16 people, 88.89%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Prostate Cancer: 16 people, 88.89%
  2. Pain: 15 people, 83.33%
  3. Bone Density Abnormal: 15 people, 83.33%
  4. Stress And Anxiety: 1 person, 5.56%
  5. Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 1 person, 5.56%
  6. Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 5.56%
  7. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 1 person, 5.56%
  8. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 5.56%
  9. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 1 person, 5.56%
  10. Cough: 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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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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