Tag: Steroid fatigue

Adrenal suppression occurs in roughly half of all patients after ceasing medium to high-dose steroid therapy, which can result in what is known as steroid fatigue. This extreme tiredness is a common and difficult side effect for those undergoing or discontinuing prolonged corticosteroid treatment.

Following long-term corticosteroid use, the adrenal glands may take 6 to 12 months or longer to resume normal function after stopping, directly impacting the duration of steroid fatigue. The recovery process and its timeline depend significantly on factors like dosage, length of treatment, and tapering method.