What medications can cause adrenal insufficiency?: An in-depth pharmacological review
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According to the Endocrine Society, suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is an inevitable effect of chronic exogenous glucocorticoid therapy. Understanding **what medications can cause adrenal insufficiency** is critical for patient safety, as it involves a variety of drug classes that can disrupt the body's delicate hormonal balance.