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I am stopping hydrocortisone to do an overnight dexamethasone suppression test . when do i restart my normal hc dose?
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Ask your doctor: It would be best to ask your doctor. However, typically you can resume your normal dose after all the labs have been drawn.
Answered 2/26/2018
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