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How long does it take to get over effects of hydrocortisone after pituitary surgery. i have been taking it for 6 weeks. now i am told i can stop it.
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Hydrocortisone: It can take several weeks to months to get pass the side effects - you need to be tapered off the medication slowly over several days to weeks.
Answered 11/1/2013
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