Cortef Questions

Doctor has suggested Fosamax or Boniva to slow bone loss, what about progesterone?

My mom is taking 40MG of Cortef and her doctor has recommended she take Fosanex or Boniva to slow the process of bone loss. My concern is the possible side effects of these two medications. I read ...

Posted 19 Feb 2012 • 3 answers •

I am taking cortef & have water and weight gain. I did not have this problem with cortisone, why?

I have hypopituitarism and have taken cortinsone for over 26 years. A year ago I switched to Walmart RX and they have given me Cortef. I have gained weight and my face is round. My weight never ...

Posted 23 Oct 2011 • 0 answers •

I have not been taking my cortef for two months what is the side effects to that?

I have been on this medication since I was 6 months old and recently I decided I was not going to take I need the side effects of not taking this mediciation

Posted 13 Jan 2011 • 1 answer •

I live in Russia & I really need the Cortef. There is no Cortef in our country. How can i order it?

Posted 15 Dec 2010 • 2 answers •

Can taking cortef for an extended time cause pain in your joints - such as your knees?

I have been taking cortef for 4 months to help my adrenal glands function better. I feel much better, however the last few weeks my knee's have been hurting really bad when they are bent ( like ...

Posted 11 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

What's the difference between Hydrocort and Cortef?

I have read online Cortef is more natural. What is hydrocort? That's what I'm taking.

Posted 28 Jan 2010 • 1 answer •

I suffered a Left Knee Anterior Dislocation and surgery to reconstruct 4 ligaments. Five months lat?

er I was diagnosed with Addison's. Will I need to take my Florinef, Cortef, Magnesium Sulfate, and DHEA the rest of my life.

Posted 21 Nov 2009 • 1 answer •

Cortef - What is the difference between prednisolone and prednisone and hydrocotisone?

Posted 18 Nov 2009 • 1 answer •

How quickly does oral Cortef start to work?

Once ingested how long does it take for Cortef to breakdown in the body? What is the absorption rate?

Posted 16 Nov 2009 • 1 answer •

Cortef?

Broke out in hives, swollen hands, face, feet, large red hives now turning purple, dizzy, chilly... I think I may have taken 40 mg. instead of my usual 20 mg per day on Sunday and have been feeling ...

Posted 28 Oct 2009 • 1 answer •

Cortef - what is the difference between hydrocortisone & cortison?

Posted 14 Aug 2009 • 1 answer •

Is cortef ok if taken at a lower dose than prescribed?

My son was not taking cortef properly. He was taking less than he was supposed to. Instead of 20 mg daily, he was taking 10mg daily for a few months. He has now readjusted it. How long will it take ...

Posted 8 Aug 2009 • 1 answer •

what are some withdrawal symptoms for Cortef?

My son was not taking the prescribed dosage . less than he should. What could be possible side affects

Posted 5 Aug 2009 • 1 answer •