question about going from Isocort to HC

[Guest guest]

I have been on 10 pellets of isocort for over 2 months. From the start

you said I would need HC, I finally convinced my doc. So my question

is what is the best way to transition in your opinion. I got 5.0mg

(allowed up to 30mg/day)of hydrocortisone (USP mineralized .9gm), in

capsules, from compounding pharmacist(next time may request Cortef, not

sure of the difference, I know it is cheaper). I know that isocort is

not as potent. I thought I would start with the one 5mg hydrocortisone

in the am and gently add every few days working up to the 20 mg, (

maybe dose it 10, 5, 5). Should I still use isocort as I switch or

just stick with HC? Thanks!!

[Guest guest]

Count each Isocort pellet as 2.5mg HC and switch out ONE dose at a time,

first the AM dose, then wait 3-4 days then swith otu the next dose using

your usual Isocort dosing the rest of these days till you are all on HC

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