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Is It Safe To Take Wysolone Tablets For Life Time After Undergoing Pituitary Tumor Surgery Years Back?

My father(67 years age) underwent pituitary tumor surgery in 2011. As per doctor advice he is taking wysolone 5 every day. Is that ok if continues this tablet for lifetime. Doctors are insisting to continue it, but i am scared about its side effects.. kindly guide me on this.
Wed, 22 Jan 2014
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hi, thanks for using HCM.

To assess whether or not your father need to continue hydrocortisone treatment long-term, you will have a Short Synacthen Test. This test will be arranged about 6 weeks after your operation. You will be advised NOT to take your morning dose of hydrocortisone on the day of the test. After the test, you should CONTINUE to take yourhydrocortisone as usual until the results are available.

ACTH is a hormone secreted from pitutary which is necessary for functioning of adrenal gland. Steroid hormone is essential for life. so need to supply this hormone after surgery.

Hope this helps you.

Regards
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Is It Safe To Take Wysolone Tablets For Life Time After Undergoing Pituitary Tumor Surgery Years Back?

hi, thanks for using HCM. To assess whether or not your father need to continue hydrocortisone treatment long-term, you will have a Short Synacthen Test. This test will be arranged about 6 weeks after your operation. You will be advised NOT to take your morning dose of hydrocortisone on the day of the test. After the test, you should CONTINUE to take yourhydrocortisone as usual until the results are available. ACTH is a hormone secreted from pitutary which is necessary for functioning of adrenal gland. Steroid hormone is essential for life. so need to supply this hormone after surgery. Hope this helps you. Regards