adrenal support comparison?

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I'm interested in doing some kind of adrenal support and I was wondering if

someone could put a chart in the files regarding the dosage and description of

the different kinds of adrenal support, such as Cortef, Deltacortil, etc. I've

seen explainations in the list but it gets so confusing trying to compare one to

the other. I know I'm asking a lot of you already busy people and I don't take

it lightly.

Shelli

[Guest guest]

Hi, Shelli,

I'm sure someone will answer your request and may have already done so. But

briefly the difference in Cortef (hydrocortisone) and Deltacortil (prednisilone)

is that Cortef is natural and therefore, is taken 3 or 4 times a day, usually

for a total daily dosage of 20 mg. Deltacortil is a synthetic that is easier for

your body to use than prednisone, but it's 4 times stronger than Cortef.

Therefore, it's taken once because the 5 mg. is equal to 20 mg. of Cortef.

The basics to remember is 20 mg. a day and the synthetic is 4 times stronger

than the natural.

in Va.

Hi,

I'm interested in doing some kind of adrenal support and I was wondering if

someone could put a chart in the files regarding the dosage and description of

the different kinds of adrenal support, such as Cortef, Deltacortil, etc. I've

seen explainations in the list but it gets so confusing trying to compare one to

the other. I know I'm asking a lot of you already busy people and I don't take

it lightly.

Shelli

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/13/2004 7:04:13 AM Eastern Standard Time,

kclark@... writes:

> i thought deltacortril and prednisone were the same?

basically the same...deltacortril is prednisolone...just a bit chemically

different to go thru the liver easier.

cindi

[Guest guest]

Deltacortil is a synthetic that is easier for your body to use than prednisone,

but it's 4 times stronger than Cortef.

i thought deltacortril and prednisone were the same? i sure hope they are bc i

just ordered a bunch of prednisone....;o)

[Guest guest]

> Deltacortil is a synthetic that is easier for your body to use than

prednisone, but it's 4 times stronger than Cortef.

>

> i thought deltacortril and prednisone were the same? i sure hope

they are bc i just ordered a bunch of prednisone....;o)

they are the same...just go by different names, and the delta is

enteric coated.

[Guest guest]

> As I'm dashing out to work, a question popped into my head about

the prednisone used for adrenal support.

>

> What about people who do not tolerate prednisone? I have it in my

medical records that I will only take it in an extreme medical

emergency to save my life.

>

> When I take prednisone I can gain weight (like 20 pounds in a week -

- a " tiny " exaggeration), and I become extremely depressed that when

I've been on it I actually thought about taking my own life. That's

not usually me. Even with diagnosed depression, I've only thought

about that when on prednisone.

>

> I know it's a miracle drug, but for me it's hell. Do other meds

act the same way that are used for adrenals.

>

> I'll get back to you all when I get home!

> Again, thank you all for being so knowlegable!!!!

> Hugs,

> Tigger

I would say this:...people don't usually take such tiny amounts...I

would also gain a lot quickly on a pharmacologic dose of pred

(meaning, the high dose they usually prescribe)..I would try it

anyway..if it doesn't agree with you then stop..it's a very small

amount. and start with just one - which is 2.5 mg for a few days

first.

[Guest guest]

> In a message dated 7/13/2004 7:04:13 AM Eastern Standard Time,

> kclark@r... writes:

>

> > i thought deltacortril and prednisone were the same?

>

> basically the same...deltacortril is prednisolone...just a bit

chemically

> different to go thru the liver easier.

> cindi

my PDR says prednisolone and prednisone are the same thing - but I

will go with your explanation because you must have read that

somewhere. And deltacortril is prednisolone with an enteric coating.

[Guest guest]

> my what a difference an " il " can make...tee hee..

>

> prednisone

> prednisilone....

>

> i did order the prednisilone (i hope) - now y'all have me

scared...tee hee...what DID i order...

>

> hopefully NOT marijuana with a funky name either!!! ;o)

oh boy...you're starting this early in the morning, huh?

[Guest guest]

> but have no fear - i have a busy morning with ball camps and swim

team (for the boys - my swimming days are over, mainly because i

prefer to keep the bathing suit days behind me) - so i will leave you

alone for a while....

>

> -karen

enjoy your day...I always loved it when it was summer vacation and my

boys were home..we had a great time. I am gonna be getting off this

here machine very soon also.

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/14/2004 5:13:31 PM Eastern Standard Time,

cubfan23@... writes:

> If I understand correctly, Deltacortil is prednisilone which is the form of

> prednisone that is easier on your body. It's still 4 times stronger than

> Cortef, just like Prednisone. And you take it once a day like Prednisone. So

it

> is the same except it's easier for your body to use than prednisone.

>

you got it!

Cindi

[Guest guest]

If I understand correctly, Deltacortil is prednisilone which is the form of

prednisone that is easier on your body. It's still 4 times stronger than Cortef,

just like Prednisone. And you take it once a day like Prednisone. So it is the

same except it's easier for your body to use than prednisone.

in Va.

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Deltacortil is a synthetic that is easier for your body to use than

prednisone, but it's 4 times stronger than Cortef.

i thought deltacortril and prednisone were the same? i sure hope they are bc i

just ordered a bunch of prednisone....;o)