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Reviewer: maryf, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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My satisfaction was reduced one star because of the horrible aftertaste the pills leave in my mouth!
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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It took a year for the doctors to figure out what I had...after diagnosing Addison's, I was started on 5 mg hydrocortisone once a day. within 3 days I was up and feeling fine. I almost died before they figured it out! In 6 months I have gained 25 pounds. I had lost almost 100 lbs, so 25 is not too bad although I don't want to gain much more! I find that I'm thirsty all of the time,
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Reviewer: merelyn670, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years
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I was taking 30 mg a day. I now take 40 to 50 mg a day for more energy, is this dangeroue?
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Reviewer: SPBROOKS68, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Worked great at first, but now I have muscle weakness in my legs that I think was caused by this drug. Tired all the time, but without this drug I am told I would be dead. I would like for someone to come up with something better for Addison's than steroids so let me know if you know of a better treatment. When I get any type of sickness, my body just shuts down and I would like advice on h
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have taken Hydrocortisone for over 30 years. My dosage is 20mg daily first thing in the morning, with or without food. I augment it with a .1 mg Flurocortisone. I feel great, am 72.
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