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Reviewer: skittles, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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now i'm having cataract surgery on both eyes,because of taking this drug.I've been going theough severe thyroid problems(graves disease)Through all that the symtoms from addisons is even worse.
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Reviewer: sassygirl378, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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gained 20 pounds in less then 2 months!
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I was diagnosed with Addison's Disease 10 years ago. The weight gain is depressing but I guess it sure beats the alternative.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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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 wel
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Reviewer: KonaRose, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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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 i
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