Exogenous adrenal insufficiency

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Endocrine glands

Drug-induced adrenal insufficiency

Using glucocorticoids for the shortest time possible, in the smallest t dose possible, using alternate-day steroids (taking steroids every other day, instead of daily), and use of steroid-sparing agents (for treatment of asthma or arthritis, for example) may help minimize development of exogenous adrenal insufficiency. Persons using inhaled steroids can lessen their exposure to these steroids by using a “spacer,” and by rinsing their mouths out after the inhalation.

Review Date: 08/08/2006
Reviewed By: Robert Hurd, MD, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network