A 48-year-old member asked:
what are some of the medicines used to take care of adrenal gland?
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Dr. David Sneid answered
41 years experience Endocrinology
Several: There is cortisone and aldosterone replacement for deficiencies, plus several medications to suppress excess hormone secretion if present.
Answered on Jan 7, 2017
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