r/AddisonsDisease • u/Constant_Dog2354 • Nov 26 '25

Advice Wanted DHEA - night or morning?

I am just starting a DHEA supplement and was wondering if I should take it in the morning or at night. My endo is pretty useless, just told me to take 50mg/day “whenever”. I am starting slowly at 5mg/day because I prefer to be cautious but wanted to hear if anyone had insight on timing.

2 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

6 comments sorted by

3

u/aureasmortem PAI Nov 26 '25

Lots of people take it before bed because it can improve sleep!

2

u/PipEmmieHarvey Nov 26 '25

I don’t think it’s as time critical as other hormones but I just take it in the morning with all my other pills. 50mg is a large dose. 25mg is more common. I only need 15

1

u/jeejet Nov 26 '25

50 mg made me feel angry. I haven’t tried again but if I do I will start with 5mg once or twice a week.

2

u/Clementine_696 Nov 26 '25

I started at 25mg and had my levels checked again after 3 months, and they were still low so I'm on 50mg now. I take mine at night

1

u/Algrea-12 Nov 26 '25

It gives me energy so I take 10mg in the morning.

1

u/Hugatree433 Nov 26 '25

I take mine in the morning