Cortef User Reviews & Ratings

• Anonymous
• September 23, 2011

For Adrenocortical Insufficiency "After a long chronic stress, my adrenals were in 'burnout.' This medicine, until now, has worked great. The progression has been very slow but with satisfaction. The only side effects were an upset stomach (which have gone) and frequent urination (which has been reduced)."

• MrM...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 27, 2019

For Adrenocortical Insufficiency "Started experiencing fatigue a few years ago and passed out suddenly. Rushed to the hospital with a normal cardiac workup and blood tests. After seeing a long list of doctors, one finally came to the realization I had adrenal insufficiency. Prescribed 10 mg hydrocortisone daily and feel much better."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 18, 2013

For Adrenocortical Insufficiency "Made stomach upset early on, gurgly/hungry feeling. Goes away. Severe prolonged subclinical hypothyroidism resulted in needing this medicine. Makes my Cytomel work. And reduced my anxiety to manageable levels. Even the little painful scab bumps I used to get on my scalp are gone... gone! Those things were as painful as a bee sting the day after."

• Ell...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 12, 2019

For Addison's Disease "Cortef has saved my life. Diagnosed with Addison’s 7 years ago after months of declined health (deathly thin, anxious, random cry spells, brain fog, intense nausea, lower back pain) and eventually slipping into a coma. Once the doctors figured out it was Addison, they put me on Cortef. It was a bit of a challenge at first, trying to figure out the right amount for my body, however, after about 2 years of trial and error, I found the right dosage and the proper times to take them, as I found that was extremely important. I was also put on Cytomel, which I would highly suggest for anyone who’s struggling with Addison’s disease. With those combined meds, Addison’s became controllable. Until I started premenopausal symptoms, and now it feels like the first year of my Addison diagnosis. I’ve been taking a bit more Cortef as of late to help me through the premenopause, which can become more of an issue for the body and brain."

• Lar...
• September 25, 2014

For Adrenocortical Insufficiency "Take 25 mg daily - 15 mg morning/10 mg evening for 46 years. No side effects. No symptoms. Restored my well-being!"