Addison's Disease Support Group

Addison's disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder. It is estimated that it affects about 1 to 2 in 100,000 people. It occurs when the adrenal glands, seated above the kidneys, fail to produce enough of the hormone cortisol and, sometimes, the hormone aldosterone

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vizslamom 07/22/2015

I'm wondering how many people take this medication? If anyone has take Prednisone for an extend time what side affects have you had

22Lynn 07/26/2015

I asked my endo my last visit if it would help going on the prednisone instead of the HC because it lasts longer in your system. He told me no. I know I don't sleep as well, sometimes not at all, on higher doses of prednisone.

You can go to these to web sites for more info from patients. But I'm guessing not to many Addison's patients will be on there.

www.drugs.com
www.askapatient.com

Good luck.

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