A 45-year-old member asked:
Why have i been put on cortef (hydrocortisone) for adrenal insufficiency?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
29 years experience
Hydrocortisone: Cortef (hydrocortisone) is the closest oral medication available to replace your own cortisol, the depleted hormone in adrenal insufficiency. It also has a shorter half life which makes it easier to control in terms of dosing and potential side effects.
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Dr. Samuel Freedmananswered
Pediatrics 10 years experience
Cortef (hydrocortisone): Adrenal insuffiency causes a lack of cortisol in the body. Cortex is a form of replacement. Oral Hydrocortisone is the usual treatment choice.
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Last updated Oct 24, 2014
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