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Fludrocortisone vs. Hydrocortisone: Comparison
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Are Fludrocortisone and Hydrocortisone the Same Thing?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Fludrocortisone?
- What Are Possible Side Effects of Hydrocortisone?
- What Is Fludrocortisone?
- What Is Hydrocortisone?
- What Drugs Interact with Fludrocortisone?
- What Drugs Interact with Hydrocortisone?
- How Should Fludrocortisone Be Taken?
- How Should Hydrocortisone Be Taken?
Are Fludrocortisone and Hydrocortisone the Same Thing?
Fludrocortisone acetate tablets and hydrocortisone cream are corticosteroids used to treat different conditions.
Fludrocortisone is used as partial replacement therapy for primary and secondary adrenocortical insufficiency in Addison's disease and for the treatment of salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome.
Hydrocortisone cream is a topical (for the skin) medication used to treat inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, or psoriasis.
What Are Possible Side Effects of Fludrocortisone?
Common side effects of Fludrocortisone include:
