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How To Split Hydrocortisone And Florinef Dosage?
How cAn I split my daily dose of Addison s disease medication, I am currently taking 20 mg of hydrocortisone in the am and 10 mg at 6 pm. Plus florinef at 6 pm. I am wondering if I lower my morning dose to 15 then 10 at 12:30 and 5 at 6 pm would make a difference.
Mon, 14 Nov 2016
The 2:1 split between morning and evening of hydrocortisone is ideal. This is because the 2:1 split mimics the natural secretion of hormone in our body. I would recommend my patient to continue with 2:1 split and not to meddle with the ratio or timing. Florinef can be taken as directed by your physician.
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