| Glucocorticoids |
| Prednisone | 3 to 5 mg once daily | Use stress doses for illness, surgical procedures, and hospitalization | Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency; low to normal plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone levels indicate over-replacement |
| Hydrocortisone | 15 to 25 mg divided into two or three doses per day | Use stress doses for illness, surgical procedures, and hospitalization |
| Dexamethasone | 0.5 mg once daily | Use intramuscular dose for emergencies and when unable to tolerate oral intake |
| Mineralocorticoid |
| Fludrocortisone | 0.05 to 0.2 mg once daily | Dosage may need to increase to 0.2 mg per day in the summer because of salt loss from perspiration | Blood pressure; serum sodium and potassium levels; plasma renin activity in the upper normal range |
| Androgen |
| Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) | 25 to 50 mg once daily | Available as an over-the-counter supplement; can improve mood and quality of life in women | Libido, mood, and sense of well-being |
