Pituitary Medication Management Guide

Morning Medications (Before Food)

• Hydrocortisone (First dose)
  • Take immediately upon waking
  • Wait 30 minutes before eating
  • Typical dose: 10-15mg

Morning Medications (With Food)

• Levothyroxine
  • Take 4 hours apart from calcium/iron supplements
  • Take with water only
• Growth Hormone (if prescribed)
  • Inject as directed by your physician
  • Rotate injection sites

Afternoon Medications

• Hydrocortisone (Second dose)
  • Take 4-6 hours after morning dose
  • Typical dose: 5-10mg

Evening Medications

• Desmopressin (if prescribed)
  • Take as directed for diabetes insipidus
  • Monitor fluid intake/output

Important Reminders

1. Emergency Kit

   • Keep injectable hydrocortisone available
   • Wear medical alert bracelet
   • Carry stress dosing instructions

2. Monitoring

   • Track blood pressure regularly
   • Document any side effects
   • Keep a symptoms diary

3. Follow-up Care

   • Regular endocrinologist visits
   • Blood tests as scheduled
   • Annual medication review

Special Instructions

• Never skip doses without medical advice
• Report persistent side effects
• Adjust doses during illness per physician guidelines
• Store medications properly

Contact your healthcare provider for personalized dosing instructions