Fludrocortisone and delirium Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Fludrocortisone Side Effects Report #5243958-3
Fludrocortisone side effect was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 80 years of age, weighting 167.0 lb, was diagnosed with hypotension and was treated with Fludrocortisone. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: delirium, hypertension, hypokalaemia, mental status changes, metabolic alkalosis. Fludrocortisone dosage: 0.3 MG BID PO. During the same period patient was treated with OXYBUTYNIN, HYDROCORTISONE, MIDODRINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.