Where to get a prescription for natural hormones?
Natural hormones, while manufactured, have the same molecular structure as those produced within the body. Synthetic hormones like prednisone, prednisolone and others replace cortisol in bodily functions but usually have more side effects than their natural counterparts. Cortef, a brand name of hydrocortisone, has been discontinued. Generic alternatives are available and usually come in 5, 10 or 20 mg tablets. Ask for a generic brand of “hydrocortisone” tablets. Your physician may know where to obtain them or check with a compounding pharmacy. For general use, 5 mg per 40 lbs of body weight would be a minimum to consider. A 160 lb person (160 divided by 40 = 4 x 5 = 20 mg hydrocortisone). Persons with advanced cancer and other serious conditions will usually need an injectable form of hydrocortisone to get results and they will need a higher dose initially. When IgA levels are below 60, the patient will not absorb the oral form which is why they will need an injectable form, at least f
