Fludrocortisone is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat Addison's disease (inability of adrenal glands to produce adequate natural corticosteroid natural hormones), and salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome (a form of hormone imbalance resulting from abnormal steroid production by the adrenal glands and associated with loss of salt in the urine), and as an anti-inflammatory agent

Fludrocortisone is not used for blood thinning or to lower blood pressure

Fludrocortisone can cause weight gain, rise in blood pressure, hypokalemia (reduced blood potassium level) and adrenal suppression in overdoses. It does not cause hair loss or affect birth control

Yes, constant administration of fludrocortisone reduces endogenous cortisol levels

Yes. Fludrocortisone is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Fludrocortisone does not seem to have habit forming potential. Patient's disease can however become dependent on fludrocortisone, in which case the signs and symptoms subside only in the presence of fludrocortisone, and return once the medicine is stopped. In such cases, usually medicines other than corticosteroids are used

Fludrocortisone is safe when taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Said combination is not advisable. Ibuprofen and fludrocortisone when taken together can increase the chances of bleeding from stomach ulcer, if present.