Cortef Side Effect Question

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Magyar
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Cortef Side Effect Question

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Hi,

I finally got some Cortef. I noticed that one of the side effects is increased appetite. Bob, have you experienced this? I would hate to gain weight because of this drug.

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Magyar
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Post by bobh »

No, I haven't noticed that.

In my opinion, if someone has low cortisol levels, bringing them back to normal would not present problems.

But then, I don't personally have weight issues - mine is the other way around. I turned into a scarecrow after my health went south 20 years ago, after a severe case of EBV. I believe my adrenals were hammered around the same time, with various cascading symptoms, and colitis showing up shortly thereafter.

Sorry I didn't see your post earlier - I have been trying to get my taxes done...
Bob H
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