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Cortef

Question tag: Cortef 8 Questions

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I had surgery for Cushings, why do I have to take steroid (cortisol) replacement (hydrocortisone (Cortef), prednisone or dexamethasone)?

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I just went from cortef to 75ug dexamethasone. So far I feel really good, with no highs or lows and good energy all day. Is 75ug a reasonable replacement?

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I was recently diagnosed with Addisons and take 20mg Cortef daily, and also take 150mg Synthroid for hypothyroidism. Can one take prescription Lortab with Cortef?

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I am struggling trying to keep my weight down as I am also diabetic and just newly on insulin. I keep gaining weight. I am on cortef. What can I do?

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Can I expect weight gain with this disease? I was diagnosed 3 months ago and I am on 15mg of cortef a day and feel pretty good. It has not happened yet, but can I expect it down the road?

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I am struggling, trying to keep my weight down as I am also diabetic and just starting on insulin. I keep gaining weight. I am on Cortef. What can I do?

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I had pituitary surgery for Cushings, why do I have to take steroid (cortisol) replacement (hydrocortisone (Cortef), prednisone or dexamethasone)?

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My questions are: why is an MRI being performed? Is Cortef a safe drug to take for cortisol insufficiency?

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