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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Hydrocortisone Oral.

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Condition: Addison's Disease
6/24/2012 4:03:49 PM

Reviewer: grandpa05, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
Have had increased sweating, waking up more during the night, and a little more urination.

Condition: Addison's Disease
6/10/2012 1:51:24 PM

Reviewer: merelyn670, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I was taking 30 mg a day. I now take 40 to 50 mg a day for more energy, is this dangeroue?

Condition: Addison's Disease
5/20/2012 11:19:53 PM

Reviewer: vikky, Female (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
I was diagnosed 5 years ago with addison's disease by Dr. Punim J. He saved my life. However, I have been gaining 5 to 10 pounds a year approx. I get tired so fast. I felt weak adn sometimes moody. if you have the same symptoms. I would love to talk to you. thank you. vikkytu@gmail.com

Condition: Addison's Disease
5/18/2011 11:37:57 AM

Reviewer: SPBROOKS68, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 2

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
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 how t ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Addison's Disease
3/19/2011 3:19:38 PM

Reviewer: 19-24 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
Since getting this drug I feel so much better. Easy to take too, though if you miss a dose you will feel it.

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