METYRAPONE (me TEER a pone) helps diagnose adrenal gland conditions. It is used in a challenge test to assess your body’s stress response. It works by helping your care team assess how much cortisol is made by your adrenal glands. Cortisol is a hormone that plays an important role in how the body responds to stress, illness, and injury.

There is no lifestyle interaction information available for this medication.