jenwic Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I think I read somewhere that Florinef can cause you to have low blood sugar. I've never had trouble with my blood sugar. I've been on Florinef for about a year and a half. I've noticed that a few hours after breakfast I start to feel shaky, nauseous, and my heart rate goes up and my heart pounds. If I eat something or especially if I drink a small amount of juice, I feel better quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joiedevivre516 Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 I'm hypoglycemic anyways, so from the beginning my doctor has had me eat a small meal (or at least a snack) right after taking it, which always seems to stem the effects. The only time I really notice it is when I'm too ill to eat. I'm glad you figured it out on your own -- those little preventive measures can truly make the difference with Dysaut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Fludrocortisone (according to the insert in the box) is known to cause hyperglycaemia (high blood sugars) but I guess that the body may release insulin in response and that the insulin might over-compensate leading to hypoglycaemia?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattsmum Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Maybe that is why it says to take with food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliegee Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 Florinef also causes you to feel more hungry (increases appetite), thus leading to low blood suger when you don't up your food intake. Just a thought.Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop Posted March 9, 2008 Report Share Posted March 9, 2008 You should take florinef with food because it can cause gastric irritation which could lead to stomach ulcers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenwic Posted March 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 I didn't know you were supposed to take it with food. I can't do that anyway. I am hypersensitive to Florinef so if I take it even 10 minutes late I start to feel bad. If I don't take Florinef on an empty stomach and it doesn't get into my system at the exact same time each day I have a horrible reaction with my heart racing and pounding and my blood pressure goes up. I found this out after I ate a big meal late one night then took the pill. I felt bad for nearly 24 hours. If I take it on an empty stomach at the same time every day, I'm fine- except for the blood sugar thing. High blood sugar? I figured it was low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 Hi,It also lowers K+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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