I wonder if anyone can offer me some advise before I contact my consultant!
Approximately 6 weeks ago I came off of Mitotane after 8 1/2 years, I am able to adjust my hydrocortisone dosage to suit me as time goes along. ( although, initially, I did reduce this by 10 mg, I have returned to taking my usual 40mg a day again) My issue is that for the first couple of weeks I felt fine, and was even able to see an improvement in my cognitive ability, however, now I am so tired that I fall asleep most afternoons, feel lethargic and my generally unwell; also my night time sleep pattern isn’t great.
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