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Synthetic cortisol, also known as hydrocortisone, is used as a drug mainly to fight allergies and inflammation. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Eczema | 414 |
77% |
| Psoriasis | 261 |
63% |
| Addison's Disease | 5 |
100% |
| Back Pain | 2 |
50% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 72% (694
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Hydrocortisone Reviews
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stopped working after a while
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Yeah but the OTC kind takes longer.
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It worked at the RX level, but I have no insurance and must pay cash both to see doc and for RX.
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Prescription strength helped with itch and redness during bubble-stage
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helped a little
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Slow to work, but does the trick.
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working great
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My red spots are going down significantly but the pill tastes t eeeeerrible
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Worked at first but over time he became immune
Working / Worked
Works, but don't use as often because of the risks.
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Discussions
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Fatigue On Hydrocortisone
Tiff, Fatigue is one of the major symptoms of Addison's disease. Have you changed your dose of hydrocortisone lately? It sounds to me like you... [More] -
Fatigue On Hydrocortisone
I was diagnosed with Addisons Disease 8 1/2 years ago. They put me on Hydrocortisone and Fludrocortisone. I have been on it ever since. For the pas... [More] -
Hydrocortisone dosages
I'm amazed how much difference is made by differing amounts of hydrocortisone. I was initially perscribed 15 mg of HC and was on it for the last 2 ... [More] -
Hydrocortisone for Psoriasis
Tell us about your personal experience with Hydrocortisone as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More] -
Hydrocortisone for Eczema
Tell us about your personal experience with Hydrocortisone as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips? [More]
