User Reviews for Cortef oral

This is the only medication that works for granuloma annlare. I have had this condition since I was 10 yrs old. Can't do without it.

I was diagnosed with Addison's Disease 10 years ago. The weight gain is depressing but I guess it sure beats the alternative.

I have been on this drug for a little over two years. My doctor recently had to suddenly stop practicing due to an accident he suffered. This resulted in me no longer having a perscription for this drug so I ran out. The three weeks I was without this drug proved to me how effective it is for me. I could barely function without this drug. The constant hunger is a small price for the energy and well being from taking the drug.

Without taking this, my strength is zero and weakness is great, mental clarity is poor. Taking it causes pitting edema both legs, including up to thighs, bouts of extreme hunger, so have to watch calories and fat intake, however, I have gained 30 pounds in 4 months. I wish I could live without taking this, but with little to no adrenal gland function (from autoimmune disorder) my quality of life is poor either way.

Ihave just started useing this med a couple days a ago.I already have a few side effects.

I have been taking cortef for years for adrenal hyperplasia. I feel this medication has been very effective. I havent had to increase my dose in over 5 years.

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This medication is very effective in treating CAH in my twin girls. When they are ill it works wonders in stress doses. It has a very bad side effect of stimulating their appetite. They are 135 lbs at age 8. we are working with the MD to decrease this problem.

I first started taking this medicine when I was diagonosed with addison's disease back in 2005, depending on your dosage you could gain ALOT of weight.. It boostes your energy, makes you feel absolutley great, just it makes you gain alot of weight, because you always feel hungry.. I am lucky enough only to be on 10 mg in the morning and 10 mg and in the evenings, If I choose to skip my doze or forget it at home, when I am at work, I feel like I am a walking zomby, I get really tired.. I just dont feel good. Read More Read Less