Tag: adrenal insufficiency
Opioids and Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare but Life-Threatening Side Effect You Need to Know
Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is a rare but life-threatening side effect of long-term opioid use. It suppresses stress hormones, mimics fatigue, and can cause fatal crashes during illness. Screening with an ACTH test can save lives.
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