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Table 8. Suggested Glucocorticoid Regimens in Patients at
Risk of or With Diagnosed Glucocorticoid-Induced
Adrenal Insufficiency During Exposure to Stress
General considerations
Minor stress If the patient is already taking hydrocortisone ≥40 mg daily
prednisone ≥10 mg daily, or dexamethasone ≥1 mg daily, there
is typically no need to increase the dose unless there are signs of
hemodynamic instability.
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