Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What happens to the adrenal cortex if you take too much steroids?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
How much? How long?: It depends on the steroids potency (they differ), the length of time you take it, and the amount you are taken. Very modest suppression can occur within a week, because acth production by the pituitary will decrease, but reawaken in a couple of days. However high doses for along period (1mo) will atrophy the adrenal gland and you will need to taperm commencing with an alternate day regimen.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Does cortisone in high doses damage the adrenal cortex?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Hi doctors, regarding to zona riticulars in adrenal cortex , how do these nuclei even produce hormons while they are pyknotic, , ? Giant thank,
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are there any known side effects from Adrenal Cortex (from Bovine) taken via supplement orally?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
My adrenal levels are twice the norm. But my doctor said I can take steroids to lower it. How does this work?
History of Cushing's disease. adrenal out. I dev.addisons 2001.don't have to take steroids.I have started to grow excessive facial hair onn face,swollen lymph gl, hump on beck, weight gain,mid sec.Microadenoma on pituitary.could it be cushings again?
How could taking cortisone chronically damage the adrenal cortex?
Addisons disease is caused by decreased functioning of the adrenal cortex. What causes the decreased functioning?
What are the different layers of adrenal cortex?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
