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My father is suffering from severe vertigo accompanied by vomiting and weight loss. His MRI and CT My father is consulting Dr. Nirmal Pandey, Neurologist in Kanpur and this doctor has prescribed in only one tablet Floricot (Fludrocortisone). I read about this medicine and came to know that this medicine is given in Addison's Disease. I don't know how come such doctors can write such medicines when the person is not suffering from any such disorder. His Endoscopy and USG whole abdomen is normal. Please advice.

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Dr. Amitabh Gupta Neurologist 26 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

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