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Could you tell me what happens to the adrenal cortex if you take to much steroids?
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Adrenal suppression: Taking large dose of steroids orally for a long time and suddenly stopping them may lead to adrenal crisis and death. This is manifested as shock that doesn't respond to common blood pressure-raising medications.
Answered 9/28/2016
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